Shipping Coordinator

Entech Technical Solutions Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Peterborough is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage shipments and ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP. This role offers competitive pay and may provide hybrid working options after induction.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping management or planning.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills for liaising with customers and carriers.

Responsibilities

• Complete export documentation accurately.
• Liaise with customers and carriers for bookings.
• Manage freight invoice processes.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Experience using SAP

Job description

Shipping Coordinator - Peterborough

Fully office based roles, 5 days per week in Peterborough.

Overview

Are you a Shipping Co-Ordinator, Transport Planning, Freight Forwarding specialist wishing to work with one of the best companies in the area? Do you have good skills with planning outgoing materials & goods for manufactured goods? If so, please read on. We have been recruiting extensively for our Peterborough based client and are looking to add another person to this close knit, successful team.

Role & Rate

Shipping Co-ordinator / Shipping Controller - Peterborough

£19.50 - £20.00 FCSA Umbrella (this role is inside IR35), Paye Available (£14.50 - £14.75ph)

Education / Experience

As a Shipping Co-Ordinator / planner, you will be responsible for the management and planning of shipments, from the point of order complete through to delivery. Liaising with various internal and external parties, including customers and transportation companies to ensure a streamlined end to end delivery process, in line with global import and export regulations.

Key Skills

• Computer literate and willing to learn.
• Knowledge of the shipping process is desirable but not a must, good organisation skills & an understanding of shipping (Land, Air or Sea).
• Shipping management desirable.
• Good Excel Skills
• Required to accept responsibility and produce highest productivity and quality work, maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within supply chain organisation

Job Role / Responsibilities

• Completion of Export documentation.
• Ability to use own initiative and resolve problems.
• Ability to maintain, react and think quickly to fast moving fluid situations.
• Able to contribute positively within a team environment.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel.
• Must demonstrate meticulous levels of attention to detail when working in a pressurised environment.
• Demonstrated experience of using SAP in a Transport/Shipping planning role.
• Liaising with Customers and Carriers to arrange and ensure time sensitive bookings are adhered to.
• To facilitate the freight invoice process in line with various carrier invoices through to payment. Managing and highlighting exceptions through to resolution.
• Flexible in their work approach to support time sensitive deadlines and the needs of the business.
• This is a key role and may require working different times throughout the day to ensure Customer shipments leave on time.
• Longterm ongoing contract, working within an enthusiastic Transport & Shipping team.
• Some hybrid working available once completed induction.

Rates / Benefits

The client is ideally looking to pay £19.50 - £20.00ph FCSA Umbrella (this role is inside IR35) or £14.50 - £14.75 PAYE to the successful candidate.