Logistics Coordinator

Confidential; Essex; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual holiday

Pension scheme

health and well-being benefits

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an International Shipping & Logistics Coordinator in Clacton-on-Sea to support its global supply chain. The role involves coordinating international shipments, managing documentation and liaising with suppliers, freight forwarders and internal teams.

You will work in a fast-paced environment to improve shipping efficiency, cost control and overall supply chain performance, with a focus on China-to-UK imports and cross-trade movements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in international shipping or import coordination.
• Good understanding of import documentation and customs processes.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international and domestic shipments, incl. China-to-UK imports.
• Arrange container shipments with freight forwarders and agents.
• Obtain and negotiate freight rates across sea, air, rail and road.
• Manage shipping documentation (invoices, packing lists, BLs, customs paperwork).
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve delays, providing updates to teams.
• Maintain shipment schedules, trackers and system records.
• Support purchase orders, supplier updates and procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs and improve processes.

Skills

International shipping

Import coordination

Communication

Organization

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Salesforce

Rootstock

Job description

International Shipping & Logistics Coordinator

Clacton-on-Sea, £35,000, Full-time, Permanent

Are you an organised and proactive shipping professional with experience in international freight and import coordination?

Large stable company is looking for an International Shipping & Logistics Coordinator to support its global supply chain, coordinating international shipments, managing documentation and working closely with suppliers, freight forwarders and internal teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact on shipping efficiency, cost control and supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate international and domestic shipments, particularly China-to-UK imports and cross-trade movements.
• Arrange container shipments and liaise with freight forwarders and shipping agents.
• Obtain and negotiate competitive freight rates across sea, air, rail and road.
• Manage shipping documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and customs paperwork.
• Monitor shipment progress, resolve delays and communicate updates to internal teams.
• Maintain accurate shipment schedules, trackers and system records.
• Support purchase orders, supplier updates and procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs and improve processes.

About You

• Proven experience in international shipping or import coordination, ideally China-to-UK.
• Good understanding of import documentation, customs clearance and Incoterms, particularly CIF.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, shipping agents and suppliers.
• Knowledge of cross-trade shipments and container planning.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• ERP experience, ideally Salesforce/Rootstock, would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £35,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Potential 20% annual Net Profit Gain Share Bonus (total potential package £42,000).
• 33 days' annual holiday, including bank holidays.
• Additional long-service holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme and full sick pay following one year's service.
• Health and well-being benefits.
• Training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Team events and company social activities.