Logistics & Shipping Coordinator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics / Shipping Coordinator to join their dynamic logistics team. This role involves managing international logistics and customs activities, ensuring compliance, and controlling imports and exports. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will work closely with various stakeholders to address logistical challenges and streamline processes. The company values a friendly work environment and offers opportunities for professional development through training sessions. If you are passionate about logistics and eager to contribute to a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Control FOB imports and customs compliance for international logistics.
• Provide support with trade finance and manage export orders.

Skills

Customs Compliance

Logistics Coordination

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Education

Experience with Freight Forwarders

Foundational Customs Knowledge

Tools

MS Excel

Transport & Customs Systems

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.