Logistics Coordinator

KAG Recruitment Consultancy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family business in Birmingham seeks a proactive Logistics Coordinator to manage shipments and documentation for Customs clearance. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of import/export procedures, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office tools is essential. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary range of £27,000 - £36,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Customs clearance and Import/Export procedures.
• Experience in communicating with logistics partners and clients.
• Ability to manage and maintain documentation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics operations and communicate with clients.
• Handle import documentation including customs entries.
• Ensure smooth movement of goods with compliance to trade laws.

Skills

Customs clearance understanding

Import/Export procedures

Client communication

Documentation management

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

K.A.G. Recruitment is delighted to be supporting our client a leading family business who are looking to recruit a Logistics Coordinator to join their existing team based in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a Global Logistics Solutions business renowned for its exceptional service.

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Location: Birmingham
Salary: GBP27,000 - GBP36,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent


The Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator with a strong understanding of Customs clearance and Import/Export procedures. This role will involve coordinating shipments, liaising with clients and overseas partners, and ensuring smooth documentation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicating with clients, overseas partners, and agents to manage logistics operations.
• Manage documentation related to this function, both in compliance with Customs, but also enabling smooth movement of the goods.
• Manage the movement of our clients goods in to the Country complying with all the laws of International Trade.
• Engaging with customers regularly, negotiating rates, and providing quotations.
• Ensuring all necessary paperwork and information are received for shipments.
• Handling import documentation from start to finish, including customs entries.
• Accurately inputting and progressing documentation within the system.

You will ideally have Customs Ocean Imports. It would also be highly beneficial for you to have exposure to Air Services or have a keen interest in developing your knowledge within this field.
You will be confident in using Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint and have a professional attitude along with a drive to identify and initiate change.
You will possess strong organisational skills with a keen eye for maintaining thorough records of actions taken and progress made and be an assertive and confident communicator to all levels with excellent time management skills.