Operations Coordinator - Freight Forwarding

WR Logistics; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment partner is seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator in Aberdeen. Responsibilities include coordinating with logistics teams, ensuring accurate invoicing, and maintaining relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of Microsoft Office. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive salary based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with logistics teams to meet client requirements.
• Ensure accurate invoicing completion.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Communicate timely information to clients on shipments.
• Apply problem-solving skills for service delivery enhancement.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to effectively multitask

High attention to detail

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Proactive mindset

Ability to analyse operational performance

Existing network of suppliers

Experience in fast-paced environment

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Operations Coordinator - Freight Forwarding

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: Competitive DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are supporting a leading organisation in their search for a skilled Operations Coordinator to join their busy team based in Aberdeen.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise closely with logistics teams and the warehouse to ensure client requirements are accurately fulfilled and on time.
• Ensure all invoicing is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate timely and accurate information to clients regarding materials, shipments, and delivery status.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to optimise service delivery and support margin improvement.

From You?

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to produce and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• A proactive mindset with a drive to improve service quality and performance.
• Ability to analyse operational performance and contribute to process improvement.
• An existing network of suppliers and logistics contacts is beneficial.
• Experience working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.