Global Shipping & Customs Coordinator

Mitsubishi Power Emea; Ledston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power EMEA is seeking a highly organised Shipping Coordinator to join our Operations team. You will manage domestic and international shipments, ensure compliance with UK customs regulations and trade requirements, and collaborate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers and project managers to keep deliveries on time.

This role spans EMEA, coordinating road, air, sea and courier movements, arranging collections, handling import/export docs, and ensuring ADR/IATA/IMDG

Qualifications

• Experience in an international shipping or logistics coordination role.
• Strong knowledge of import/export procedures.
• Experience with UK customs processes.
• Knowledge of Incoterms (2020).
• Experience preparing export documentation.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word).
• Experience using SAP or another ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments by road, air, sea and courier.
• Arrange collections and deliveries with approved freight forwarders.
• Expedite urgent outage shipments to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate direct-to-site deliveries across EMEA.
• Arrange oversized, abnormal and heavy-lift transportation where required.
• Manage import and export activities for project and operational shipments.
• Coordinate repair and return logistics with suppliers and repair facilities.
• Organise temporary exports and imports for service tooling and specialist equipment.
• Obtain freight quotations and select cost-effective transport solutions.
• Verify freight invoices prior to approval.
• Monitor freight expenditure against budgets.
• Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain relationships with logistics providers and freight forwarders.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Team Leader to prioritise picking, packing and dispatch.
• Ensure packaging complies with company packaging standards.
• Verify shipment contents against packing lists and project requirements.
• Coordinate container loading and specialist transport requirements.
• Ensure hazardous materials are packed and shipped in accordance with ADR, IMDG and IATA regulations.
• Update shipment status within company systems.
• Generate shipping reports and KPI data.
• Maintain accurate document retention in line with company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.

Skills

International shipping

Import/export procedures

UK customs processes

Incoterms 2020

Export documentation

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

SAP

Tools

SAP

ERP system

Job description

Mitsubishi Power EMEA is seeking a highly organised Shipping Coordinator to join our Operations team. You will manage domestic and international shipments, ensure compliance with UK customs regulations and trade requirements, and collaborate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers and project managers to keep deliveries on time.

This role spans EMEA, coordinating road, air, sea and courier movements, arranging collections, handling import/export docs, and ensuring ADR/IATA/IMDG