Logistics Coordinator

Key Selection Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Logistics Coordinator for a 12-month maternity contract in London. The ideal candidate will manage logistics operations, negotiate freight rates, and ensure smooth cargo deliveries. Key requirements include over 5 years of sea freight experience, strong knowledge of shipping documentation and Excel skills. This position entails collaboration with international offices and third-party logistics providers. Salary is up to £35k, and the role emphasizes strong commercial acumen and project cargo experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with sea freight.
• In-depth knowledge of shipping documentation and incoterms.
• Ability to set priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational and commercial logistics activities.
• Negotiate freight rates and coordinate logistics services.
• Monitor shipments and maintain records of cargo movement.
• Ensure compliance with shipping documentation requirements.
• Plan shipments based on commercial parameters.

Skills

Sea freight experience

Shipping documentation knowledge

Commercial acumen

Advanced Excel

Project cargo experience

Claims management

SAP experience

Job description

Position

Logistics Coordinator (12 month Maternity Contract until Feb 2027)

Location: London (NW)

Salary: Up to £35k

Client

• My client supplies Food and Packaging Raw Materials and Machinery to meet the needs of manufacturing companies in Middle East, Africa & U.K.
• Based in the London office, the Logistics Operations Coordinator will be the internal forwarder to the Group; in close collaboration with China and Germany offices, the LOC will be coordinating logistics activities with logistics providers, customers and suppliers.

Role

• The Logistics Operations Coordinator will be in charge of both operational and commercial management of the files to ensure efficient physical movement of goods from point of collection by the company to the agreed delivery place.
• The logistics department is an independent costs centre and the Logistics Operations Coordinator will be required to negotiate freight rates and to offer the logistics services to the other departments and to third party customers.
• The Logistics Operations Coordinator will place shipping bookings with the selected providers and ensure that the shipping documentation is issued in accordance with the requirements of the contract.
• The Logistics Operations Coordinator will monitor all shipments and keep a record of movements of cargo up to delivery to the agreed destination.
• Receiving booking requests from the various desks or third party customers.
• Record all uspe shipping parameters into our in‑house SAP system.
• Plan the shipments according to the commercial parameters given.
• Place bookings with third‑party logistics providers (3PL).
• Receive and check booking confirmations.
• Confirm bookings to customers.
• Ensure BLs are compliant to requirements.
• Track shipments until delivery and report bottlenecks.
• Ensure all final shipping data is recorded in the system before file is closed.
• Report any issues as they arise.
• Compile insurance declarations.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and management of accounts receivables and payables.
• The company operate a SAP contract package, with which the incumbent must become competent, and update records as required in fulfilment of contracts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 year experience with sea freight.
• In depth knowledge of shipping documentation and incoterms.
• Ability to set priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Advance Excel knowledge.
• Experience in project cargo.
• Claims management experience.
• SAP experience is preferable.