Global Shipping Coordinator — Hybrid & Friday 4pm Finish

The Barbour Partnership; Jarrow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Staff Shop

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Staff welfare support

Job summary

The Barbour Partnership is seeking a Shipping Administrator to join our Shipping team at our South Shields head office on a temporary maternity cover. You will manage despatch planning, documentation, and customer communications, coordinating with 3PL partners and hauliers to ensure on-time, accurate shipments while maintaining high service standards.

Key responsibilities include updating shared documents, forecasting stock movements, and ensuring despatch targets are met.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in warehousing and logistics environments.
• Proficient in shipping documentation and planning.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Update shared documents to ensure visibility across departments.
• Support forecasts for stock movements for 3PL warehouses.
• Ensure despatch targets are met by the warehouse.
• Complete paperwork and forward bookings with customers and forwarders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Pro-active planning

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Strong administration

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Barbour Partnership is seeking a Shipping Administrator to join our Shipping team at our South Shields head office on a temporary maternity cover. You will manage despatch planning, documentation, and customer communications, coordinating with 3PL partners and hauliers to ensure on-time, accurate shipments while maintaining high service standards.

Key responsibilities include updating shared documents, forecasting stock movements, and ensuring despatch targets are met.