Shipping & Logistics Coordinator

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Shipping & Logistics Coordinator. You will coordinate container shipments and liaise with internal teams and external providers. Ideal candidates have logistics experience, shipping documentation knowledge, and strong organisational skills. Competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a container logistics or supply chain coordination role.
• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating container shipments from source to destination.
• Acting as a key liaison between various stakeholders.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve service levels.

Skills

Container logistics experience

Excellent knowledge of shipping documentation

Outstanding organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving ability

Tools

SAP or equivalent ERP systems

Job description

Consortium is representing a valued client seeking an experienced Shipping & Logistics Coordinator. As a Shipping & Logistics Coordinator, you'll be an integral part of the Container Operations Team, working closely with internal teams to ensure the seamless end-to-end coordination of container shipments. You'll help manage risk, optimise shipment margins, and ensure our client continues to deliver best-in-class container logistics solutions. This is a dynamic role requiring a forward-thinking, organised, 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 optimisation 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 organisational, 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 recognised 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.

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