Shipping Manager, Watford

Berry Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced company in Watford seeks a Shipping Manager to coordinate logistics and ensure timely shipments. This pivotal role requires strong shipping knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work methodically under pressure. The position offers a competitive salary, rewards for performance, and benefits, all within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the shipping sector.
• Proactive with a strong eye for detail.
• Ability to build long-standing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orders are sent correctly and timely.
• Develop cost-saving shipping processes.
• Arrange paperwork for FOB shipments.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Shipping knowledge

Job description

We are actively recruiting for a Shipping Manager to join this fast paced Watford based company.

Day to day duties include

Working closely with the factory to ensure that orders are sent correctly and in a timely fashion. Utilising your shipping knowledge to have the best processes/procedures for the shipping of goods. Develop relationships across the company to ensure that timelines are met in a calm and methodical manner. You will be responsible for checking prices on new orders sent. Arrange paperwork for FOB shipments. Look at overall potential cost savings that can be made by reviewing processes. You will be reporting to one of the Directors.

You will utilise your substantial knowledge of the shipping sector to organise logistics/shipping. You do not have any direct reports so need to be self contained. You will have excellent negotiation skills, be proactive, have a strong eye for detail, and can overall build long standing relationships.

In return the company offer a salary of £45,000 to £50,000pa plus bonus and a number of benefits

This role is office based Monday to Friday

This is a challenging but fulfilling role so apply now!

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom