Shipping & Logistics Coordinator (Import/Export)

Azenta US, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta UK, Ltd. is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage parcel and freight shipments, coordinate returns, and ensure regulatory compliance in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service/Planning, Warehouse and Finance to maintain delivery schedules and resolve shipping queries. Onsite in Wotton, Nr Dorking, with a focus on cost efficiency and data integrity across shipping activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a shipping, freight or logistics coordination role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience in shipping/logistics

Import/export documentation

Excel

Communication

Organization

Independent and team player

Oracle Cloud / ERP

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP

Job description

Azenta UK, Ltd. is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage parcel and freight shipments, coordinate returns, and ensure regulatory compliance in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service/Planning, Warehouse and Finance to maintain delivery schedules and resolve shipping queries. Onsite in Wotton, Nr Dorking, with a focus on cost efficiency and data integrity across shipping activities.