Logistics Coordinator

Kinnes Shipping Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Dundee is seeking a support role to facilitate daily freight operations. The position focuses on administration and customer service, including managing import and export shipments, communicating with stakeholders, and preparing customs documentation. Ideal candidates are proactive, have strong communication skills, and can manage multiple tasks effectively. Additional opportunities for training and personal development are provided, alongside a full UK driving license requirement.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company phone

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Continued training

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end processes for shipments.
• Ability to submit accurate UK customs declarations.
• Must have a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the import, export, and domestic shipments.
• Communicate proactively with clients and suppliers.
• Prepare and submit customs declarations and export documentation.

Skills

Proactive and customer focused

Strong communication skills

Excellent time management

Proven experience in a fast-paced environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Social media knowledge

Job description

Department: Freight Forwarding
Reporting to: Freight Manager

Job Purpose

Kinnes Shipping act as agents only. From our head office in Dundee, we're looking for support in facilitating daily freight operations and associated documentation. This role is predominantly administrative and customer service tasks.

Main Duties

• Manage the end-to-end process for import, export and domestic shipments
• Proactively communicate with clients, suppliers and port terminal contacts to ensure smooth operations
• Prepare and submit accurate UK customs declarations
• Create and issue all necessary export documentation
• Assist in the development of international trade partners to ensure best value and service

Additional Duties

• Provide occasional cover for Ships Agency
• New and existing client outreach
• Deliver regular updates across social media platforms to promote the brand and company image
• Rotational out of hours on call rota

The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proactive and customer focused
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent time management working to strict targets
• Proven experience in a fast-paced, customer facing environment
• The ability to manage multiple tasks
• Full UK driving license

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of international trade
• Confident participant in company meetings
• A knowledge of social media platforms with an interest in contributing

Job Details

• 40 hours per week
• 28 days annual leave
• Regular events including Christmas night out and hospitality events
• Company phone
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Continued training
• Personal development opportunities