Logistics Coordinator

Farrer Barnes Data & Tech Division; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic commodity trading firm is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support their trading function and manage logistics operations. The successful candidate will liaise with various stakeholders to ensure efficient logistics processes for importing and exporting high-quality agricultural commodities. This role offers exposure across the business, making a direct commercial impact as the firm continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations—ideally in commodities, trading, or freight forwarding.
• Strong understanding of shipping documentation and global trade flows.
• Familiarity with incoterms and international shipping practices.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with internal teams and external partners including freight forwarders, agents, and warehouse providers.
• Coordinating end-to-end logistics for physical commodity trades.
• Ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and incoterms.

Skills

Logistics Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

We’ve partnered with a growing commodity trading firm that is looking to hire a Logistics Coordinator for their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-evolving business focused on the sourcing and export of high-quality agricultural commodities.

Reporting directly to the Head of Commodities Trading, this role offers strong exposure across the business and a chance to play a key part in supporting the trading function with logistics operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Liaising with internal teams and external partners including freight forwarders, agents and warehouse providers

• Coordinating end-to-end logistics for physical commodity trades, from contract confirmation through to delivery

• Managing transport bookings across sea, rail, road, or air freight

• Overseeing and verifying key shipping and customs documentation

• Ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and incoterms

• Tracking shipments and proactively resolving any issues or delays

• Supporting finance with invoicing and reconciliation processes

• Helping to improve and streamline logistics systems and procedures

You should apply if you have:

• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations—ideally within commodities, trading, or freight forwarding

• A strong understanding of shipping documentation and global trade flows

• Solid stakeholder management and communication skills

• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Familiarity with incoterms and international shipping practices

If you're looking to join a collaborative team in a business where your work has direct commercial impact, this is a great opportunity to get involved at an exciting stage of growth.