Logistics Coordinator

ALS Recruiting Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent freight forwarding company in Newcastle is seeking a Logistics Coordinator. This role offers excellent career development opportunities along with a competitive salary package. Responsibilities include overseeing shipments, managing customs entries, and delivering top-notch customer service.

Benefits

Annual performance related bonuses

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working for a UK-based freight forwarder.
• Experience in import/export operations involving air, road, or ocean shipments.
• Proficiency in customs clearance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and overseeing the importing or exporting of goods from various global origins.
• Delivering outstanding customer service by addressing inquiries and ensuring timely updates.
• Tracking shipments until their final delivery.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Tools

Cargowise

Multifreight

Job description

An exciting chance to become part of a prominent freight forwarding company has emerged in the Newcastle area as a Logistics Coordinator. This role presents outstanding prospects for career development and comes with an attractive and competitive salary package. If you are seeking such an opportunity, please read on and submit your application.

Remuneration

• Salary - 28,000 - 35,000
• Annual performance related bonusses
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and overseeing the importing or exporting of goods from various global origins.
• Coordinating the collection process through specified transportation companies.
• Collaborating with clients, branch offices, international agents, and haulage providers, among other partners.
• Delivering outstanding customer service by addressing inquiries and ensuring timely updates.
• Supervising order tracking, invoicing, and processing pre-alerts from overseas offices and agents.
• Handling Customs entries as required.
• Tracking shipments until their final delivery.
• Handling job costing and invoicing duties.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working for a UK-based freight forwarder.
• Experience in import or export operations involving air, road, or ocean shipments.
• Proficiency in customs clearance procedures.
• Hands-on experience with freight-related software such as Cargowise, Multifreight, etc.
• Outstanding customer service skills.