Logistics & Shipping Coordinator

Bureau Land; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supplier to the retail sector as a Logistics Coordinator in a dynamic and supportive team. This role involves managing international logistics and customs activities, ensuring compliance, and working closely with stakeholders to resolve logistical challenges. You'll be at the forefront of controlling imports and exports, contributing to decision-making processes, and maintaining documentation. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy a mix of professional and friendly interactions. If you're ready to take your logistics career to the next level, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with freight forwarders or shipping lines preferred.
• Foundational customs knowledge and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Control FOB imports and customs compliance for international logistics.
• Work closely with stakeholders to manage logistical issues.

Skills

Customs Compliance

Logistics Management

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Data Analysis

Education

Experience with Freight Forwarders

Foundational Customs Knowledge

Tools

Transport Systems

Customs Systems

MS Excel

Job description

Logistics / Shipping Coordinator

£25,000 - £30,000 plus benefits

Commutable from Salford, Bolton, Leigh, etc

4 days in office, 1-day WFH

Our client is a leading supplier to the retail sector in the UK, who now have an excellent opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator to join their friendly team.

Working as part of the logistics team you will be controlling part of the businesses’ international logistics & customs activities. As they import 1000+ TEU per annum, manage specialist customs procedures (CFSP, CW & IP), and daily export consignments, there is plenty to become involved with. They have an experienced and supportive team who enjoy a friendly repartee alongside a professional approach to work, often running training and knowledge share sessions to keep up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Controlling FOB imports from multiple origins including the Middle & Far East (95% FCL, 5% Air). This is the primary function for this role.
• Controlling customs compliance and customs entry submissions.
• Controlling exports to multiple destinations including the EU, US & ROW (DDP, DAP, FCA, EXW) via road freight, air freight, LCL, & courier.
• Working closely with stakeholders to control international movements. Dealing with logistical issues as they arise & providing feedback/suggestions to management where appropriate.
• Collect, create, & archive documentation for international movements (commercial invoices, packing lists/shipment advice, customs entry instructions, GSP evidence, proof of export).
• Maintain and update internal systems to support the movement of goods and reporting.
• Work closely with the warehouse teams to control the delivery of imported goods in consideration of the warehouse intake schedules.
• Provide support with trade finance and letter of credit agreements where applicable.
• Learn & contribute to the freight & customs decision making in consideration of our approach to Logistics & Customs management.
• Work closely with the dispatch team & freight forwarders to control the collection of export orders in consideration of stock status & customs requirements.

Experience Required

• Experience working with freight forwarders or shipping lines preferred.
• Foundational customs knowledge & experience (classification, valuation, origin). Awareness & experience of customs special procedures would be beneficial.
• Good communicator who enjoys a laugh in the office as well as getting work done.
• Ability to make decisions based on commercial and operational information.
• Use of transport & customs systems. Appreciation of data and working knowledge of MS Excel functions (VLOOKUP & pivot tables would be advantageous).

Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15433