Logistics Coordinator

Agfa; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Agfa in Cambridge is seeking a Logistics Co-ordinator to manage all aspects of logistics for spare parts and machines, ensuring cost-effective and compliant delivery.

You will work with freight agents, customs departments, and internal teams to optimise shipments and documentation across international movements.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding, shipment booking, and import/export documentation.
• Knowledge of HTS/HS codes, Incoterms, and export packing requirements.
• Experience with dangerous goods shipping (road and/or air) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in IT tools, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience in transporting large machinery by road, air, or sea is beneficial.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work with different teams and external partners.
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day logistics operations in line with customs and trade regulations.
• Pick, pack, and dispatch consolidation shipments to the central spares hub, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Manage import clearances with third-party providers and ensure correct documentation.
• Obtain and evaluate machine and freight quotations to secure cost-effective transport solutions.
• Arrange spares, freight, and machine shipments, including preparation of export documentation.
• Optimise logistics processes across LCL, FCL, dangerous goods, and international freight movements.
• Maintain and update logistics procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure accurate use of HTS/HS codes, packing regulations, and country-specific export requirements.
• Represent the logistics function in internal meetings and provide shipment status updates.
• Work closely with freight agents, couriers, customs departments, and internal teams.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Import/export docs

HTS/HS codes

Incoterms

Dangerous goods shipping

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

The Logistics Co-ordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of logistics to ensure spare parts and machines are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with the latest customs regulations and international trade requirements.

Tasks

• Coordinate day-to-day logistics operations in line with customs and trade regulations.
• Pick, pack, and dispatch consolidation shipments to the central spares hub, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Manage import clearances with third-party providers and ensure correct documentation.
• Obtain and evaluate machine and freight quotations to secure cost-effective transport solutions.
• Arrange spares, freight, and machine shipments, including preparation of export documentation.
• Optimise logistics processes across LCL, FCL, dangerous goods, and international freight movements.
• Maintain and update logistics procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure accurate use of HTS/HS codes, packing regulations, and country-specific export requirements.
• Represent the logistics function in internal meetings and provide shipment status updates.
• Work closely with freight agents, couriers, customs departments, and internal teams.

Profile

• Experience in freight forwarding, shipment booking, and import/export documentation.
• Knowledge of HTS/HS codes, Incoterms, and export packing requirements.
• Experience with dangerous goods shipping (road and/or air) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in IT tools, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience in transporting large machinery by road, air, or sea is beneficial.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work with different teams and external partners.
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.

What we offer now and in the future

• A dynamic global organisation with a history of innovation and strong product portfolio.
• A challenging environment combined with a supportive management structure.
• Career development and growth.
• A competitive salary and benefit package.
• A friendly work environment surrounded by dedicated and professional colleagues.