Shipping Coordinator

Azenta Life Sciences; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta Life Sciences in Wotton-under-Edge, UK, is seeking an experienced Shipping and Logistics Coordinator to ensure the timely, compliant movement of products across the UK, EU and Rest of World. You’ll report to the Global Warehouse and Inventory Manager and coordinate parcel shipments from our rural site.

Responsibilities include booking freight, handling imports/exports, quoting carriers, and maintaining schedules while driving cost efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in shipping, freight or logistics coordination.
• Working knowledge of import/export documentation and trade compliance.
• Strong Excel skills and data handling daily.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across departments.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems such as Oracle Cloud is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Book and coordinate all parcel and freight/pallet shipments, selecting the best carrier for cost, speed and compliance.
• Handle shipments for all returns.
• Manage import/export compliance, including customs documentation, invoices and tariff/country of origin classification.
• Source, compare and document freight quotes, linking costs to customer invoices.
• Coordinate weekly shipment consolidation for key accounts.
• Maintain delivery schedules, proactively chasing due dates to prevent slippage.
• Track and report shipment costs, identifying trends or savings opportunities.
• Liaise with Sales, Customer Service/Planning, Warehouse and Finance to resolve shipping queries and ensure accurate order fulfilment.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and spreadsheets, supporting data integrity for reporting.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives within the shipping function.
• Ensure all activity complies with health & safety, export control and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Shipping coordination

Export/import documentation

Excel

Communication skills

Oracle Cloud

Attention to detail

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Shipping and Logistics Coordinator to join our Wotton, Surrey site. Reporting to the Global Warehouse and Inventory Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the timely, compliant and cost-effective movement of manufactured and procured products, coordinating parcel and freight shipments across the UK, EU and Rest of World.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 – 16:30

Onsite: Wotton, Nr Dorking (own transport required due to rural location)

What You'll Be Doing

• Book and coordinate all parcel and freight/pallet shipments, selecting the most appropriate carrier and service level for cost, speed and compliance.
• Handle shipments for all returns.
• Handle import/export compliance, including customs documentation, commercial invoices, and tariff/country of origin classification.
• Source, compare and document freight quotes, linking costs to customer invoices
• Coordinate weekly shipment consolidation for key accounts.
• Maintain delivery schedules, proactively chasing and resolving due date slippage.
• Track and report shipment costs, identifying trends or savings opportunities.
• Liaise with Sales, Customer Service/Planning, Warehouse and Finance to resolve shipping queries and ensure accurate order fulfilment.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and spreadsheets, supporting data integrity for reporting.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives within the shipping function.
• Ensure all activity complies with relevant health & safety, export control and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a shipping, freight or logistics coordination role, ideally within a regulated or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of import/export documentation and trade/customs compliance.
• Strong Excel skills; comfortable working with data and spreadsheets daily.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise across departments and with external carriers.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (specifically Oracle Cloud) is an advantage.