Logistics Coordinator

Red Recruits; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join their team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will manage import, export, and cross trade shipments, ensuring compliance with all requirements. Ideal applicants will have over 2 years of experience in logistics and excellent organisational skills. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £30,000 based on experience.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in logistics or freight forwarding.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage import, export, and cross trade shipments end to end.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with shipping documents and customs requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Experience in logistics/freight forwarding

Tools

CargoWise operating system

CDS / Incoterms knowledge

Job description

Overview

Due to business growth, our client, an established Freight Forwarder, is currently looking to appoint an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join their team in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Managing import, export and cross trade shipments end to end including pricing.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, overseas agents and suppliers.
• Inputting and updating data on CargoWise operating system.
• Organising timely deliveries for customers.
• Checking and processing invoices for payment and liaising with accounts team.
• Resolving any transportation issues that may arise within a timely manner.
• Ensuring compliance with shipping documents and customs requirements.

Requirements / Qualifications

Candidate should have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure and to deadlines. We’re keen to speak to logistics / freight forwarding professionals who have 2+ years experience and a good understanding of CDS / Incoterms. Knowledge of CargoWise operating and customs system would also be an advantage.

Details

This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Birmingham, with on-site parking available.

Salary: up to £30,000 in line with skills and experience.

How to apply

Contact us today.

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0203 906 6020