Sea Freight Export Coordinator

WR Logistics; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Bradford is seeking a Sea Freight Export Coordinator to manage and coordinate seafreight export shipments. The ideal candidate will have a strong operational background in seafreight exports, knowledge of carrier processes, and a commercial mindset to support business growth. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for career development

Exposure to international markets

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.
• Ensure compliance with international trade and export regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service, keeping clients updated throughout the process.

Skills

Experience in export seafreight operations

Understanding of international shipping processes

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Proactivity

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Sea Freight Export Coordinator

Location: Bradford, UK

Salary: Competitive salary on offer depending on experience

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.
• Maintain strong working relationships with carriers, agents, and clients.
• Provide excellent customer service, keeping clients updated throughout the process.
• Contribute to the company's commercial success by spotting opportunities to upsell or improve services.

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.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 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.

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