Luton Shipping & Logistics Coordinator (Temp to Perm)

Response Personnel Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Response Personnel Ltd in Luton is recruiting a Shipping & Logistics Coordinator for a fully office-based, temporary role with potential to go permanent. You will coordinate customer shipments, liaise with freight forwarders, plan and expedite orders, and prepare export documentation.

The role requires hands-on, organised, customer-focused individuals with experience in EXW and international shipping processes, strong Excel and SAP skills, and a meticulous approach to compliance and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping, logistics, exports or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of EXW and international shipping processes.
• Experience with freight forwarders and export documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• SAP experience would be desirable, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer shipments, including EXW collections.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers regarding shipping arrangements.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and obtain competitive freight quotations.
• Work closely with Planning and Operations to ensure customer orders are shipped on time.
• Prepare shipping and export documentation, including Certificates of Origin, ATRs, Commercial invoices, Certificates of Conformance, and test certificates.
• Support import/export and customs documentation, including SAD documentation.
• Process customer shipments through relevant shipping portals.
• Liaise with the Credit team regarding Letters of Credit.
• Participate in Health & Safety and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure shipping activities are completed accurately and in line with company procedures and customer requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Response Personnel Ltd in Luton is recruiting a Shipping & Logistics Coordinator for a fully office-based, temporary role with potential to go permanent. You will coordinate customer shipments, liaise with freight forwarders, plan and expedite orders, and prepare export documentation.

The role requires hands-on, organised, customer-focused individuals with experience in EXW and international shipping processes, strong Excel and SAP skills, and a meticulous approach to compliance and deadlines.