Global Shipping & Logistics Coordinator

KNDS DEFENCE UK LIMITED; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Half-day Friday

Life assurance

Sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional holidays & long service

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle-to-work

On-site parking

EV charging points

Free fruit on Tuesdays

Job summary

KNDS UK LIMITED is recruiting a Shipping Coordinator to manage end-to-end dispatch, liaising with couriers, customers, and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate shipments. The role includes preparing documentation, tracking consignments, and maintaining compliance with export controls and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will coordinate with Production, Warehouse and Customer Service, using SAP where applicable, and strive to improve dispatch efficiency while controlling

Qualifications

• Previous experience within shipping.
• Knowledge of computers and related technology.
• Knowledge of export documentation and customs processes.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with couriers, freight partners and hauliers to arrange collections and book transport slots.
• Monitor courier performance and resolve delays or service issues.
• Prepare shipping paperwork including labels, certificates and export declarations.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and compliant with customer/regulatory requirements.
• Verify order accuracy and packaging standards before dispatch.
• Provide tracking information and delivery updates to customers.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Production and Warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain records of shipments, tracking numbers and courier invoices.
• Support compliance with export controls and hazardous goods regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline shipping processes and reduce errors.
• Support implementation of new courier platforms or process changes.
• Contribute to KPI reporting on shipping performance.

Skills

Shipping experience

Computer literacy

Export documentation

Customs knowledge

SAP experience

Military goods export knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

KNDS UK LIMITED is recruiting a Shipping Coordinator to manage end-to-end dispatch, liaising with couriers, customers, and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate shipments. The role includes preparing documentation, tracking consignments, and maintaining compliance with export controls and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will coordinate with Production, Warehouse and Customer Service, using SAP where applicable, and strive to improve dispatch efficiency while controlling