Shipping & Logistics Coordinator

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Shipping & Logistics Coordinator to manage container operations and enhance logistical efficiency. The role involves coordinating shipments, liaising with teams and clients, and optimizing logistics solutions. Applicants should have a strong background in logistics coordination, excellent documentation knowledge, and proficiency in SAP. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a container logistics or supply chain coordination role, ideally internationally.
• Excellent knowledge of shipping documentation.
• Outstanding organizational, communication skills, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating container shipments from source to destination.
• Acting as a key liaison between internal teams and external logistics providers.
• Handling container claims with shipping lines and cargo insurers.

Skills

Container logistics

Shipping documentation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Consortium is representing a valued client who is seeking an experienced Shipping & Logistics Coordinator. As a Shipping & Logistics Coordinator, you will be an integral part of the Container Operations Team, working closely with internal teams to ensure seamless end-to-end coordination of container shipments. You will help manage risk, optimize shipment margins, and ensure our client continues to deliver best-in-class container logistics solutions.

This is a dynamic role that requires a forward-thinking, organized, and detail-driven professional who thrives under pressure and enjoys problem-solving on a global scale.

About the role:

• Planning and coordinating container shipments from source to destination, in line with commercial agreements.
• Acting as a key liaison between internal teams, external logistics providers, inspection agencies, and customers.
• Handling container claims with shipping lines and cargo insurers when required.
• Producing timely and accurate forecasting and planning information for all stakeholders.
• Supporting integration and optimization of SAP within the container operations function.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve service levels, and drive operational efficiency.
• Contributing to departmental KPIs and collaborating on wider logistics projects.

About you:

• Proven experience in a container logistics or supply chain coordination role, ideally internationally.
• Excellent knowledge of shipping documentation.
• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a globally recognized business that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Work in a close-knit, supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within international logistics.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an experienced logistics or supply chain professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd is a professional-level recruitment consultancy specializing in delivering high-relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We receive many responses to our advertisements, which can make providing individual feedback challenging. If you haven't received a reply within 14 days of your application, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We retain your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.