Freight Forwarding Coordinator (Air & Ocean)

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Progression

33 Days Holiday

Training

Occasional Overtime

Job summary

Confidential in Manchester is seeking a Freight Forwarding Coordinator to manage Import and Export shipments across Air and Ocean freight. The role offers progression opportunities, a company bonus, and training, with a Manchester-based office.

You will coordinate shipments, manage documentation, and liaise with airlines, shipping lines, transport providers, customers and internal teams to ensure KPI-driven operations and accurate data entry in Sequoia.

Qualifications

• Freight forwarding experience required.
• Experience handling import or export processes.
• Experience in air freight or ocean freight preferred.
• Must be commutable to Manchester to attend office-based work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Import and Export shipments.
• Manage air and ocean freight movements.
• Arrange collections and deliveries for shipments.
• Manage customs documentation for shipments.
• Maintain shipment data and records to KPI standards.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and carriers.
• Use Sequoia to manage shipments; training provided.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Import/Export

Air freight

Ocean freight

Commutable to Manchester

Job description

Freight Forwarding Coordinator (Air & Ocean)

£32,000 - £42,000 + Company Bonus + Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Training + Occasional Overtime

Manchester - Office Based

Are you a Freight Forwarding Coordinator or similarwith Import or Export experience across Air or Ocean Freight, looking to join a global logistics business offering clear progression routes, alongside a company bonus to increase your earnings?

Established 10 years ago, this global freight forwarding and logistics business provides multimodal transport and supply chain solutions to major customers across international markets. The UK operation has grown rapidly since its launch and, as the business continues to expand, they are now looking to strengthen their forwarding department.

In this role, you will coordinate Import and Export consignments, working with airlines, shipping lines, transport providers, customers and internal teams. You will manage documentation, coordinate collections and deliveries, maintain shipment data and ensure operations run smoothly and to agreed KPIs. You will use Sequoia to manage shipments, with training provided where required.

This role would suit a Freight Forwarding Coordinator or similar with Import or Export experience within either Air or Ocean Freight. Experience across both modes is not essential, with training available on the other side.

The Role:

• Coordinate Import and Export shipments
• Manage Air and Ocean freight movements
• Arrange collections and deliveries
• Manage customs documentation
• Maintain shipment data and job records
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and carriers
• Use Sequoia to manage shipments
• Work to SOPs and KPIs
• Support consolidation operations
• Progress into Supervisor and Manager positions

The Person:

• Freight Forwarding experience
• Import or Export experience
• Air or Ocean Freight experience
• Commutable to Manchester

Reference: BBBH27640

Freight Forwarding, Freight, Logistics, Gateway, Gateway, Air, Freight, Ocean, Sea, Cargo, Import, Export, Customs, Manchester, Greater Manchester, Stockport, Salford, Trafford, Liverpool, Bolton, Wigan

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.