Sea Freight Export Coordinator

White Recruitment Construction; Baildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in Bradford is seeking a Sea Freight Export Coordinator to manage export shipments and ensure compliance with international trade regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in seafreight exports, excellent knowledge of carrier processes, and a commercial mindset. This role offers career development and exposure to global trade lanes in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to join a growing business

Exposure to international markets

Career development within a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in export seafreight operations within a freight forwarding environment.
• Strong understanding of international shipping processes and documentation.
• Knowledge of export customs requirements and cross trade procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end seafreight export shipments.
• Make carrier bookings and handle export customs entries.
• Prepare and issue Bills of Lading instructions accurately and on time.

Skills

Export seafreight operations

International shipping processes

Knowledge of export customs

Commercial awareness

CargoWise experience

Job description

Sea Freight Export Coordinator

Location: Bradford, UK

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

This role is ideal for someone with a strong operational background in seafreight exports, excellent knowledge of carrier processes, and a commercial mindset to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end seafreight export shipments.
• Make carrier bookings, complete VGM submissions, and handle export customs entries.
• Prepare and issue Bills of Lading (B/L) instructions accurately and on time.
• Handle cross trade shipments, liaising with overseas partners and agents.
• Ensure compliance with international trade and export regulations.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in export seafreight operations within a freight forwarding environment (essential).
• Strong understanding of international shipping processes and documentation.
• Experience with CargoWise is advantageous (but not essential).
• Knowledge of export customs requirements and cross trade procedures.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support sales opportunities.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive, and growing freight forwarding business.
• Exposure to international markets and global trade lanes.
• Career development within a commercially focused environment.