Are you an experienced Shipping Coordinator? Or would you like to receive full training to become a successful addition to the Distribution team?
Due to significant increase in sales, my client, a global leader in product design and manufacturing is looking for a Shipping Coordinator to join an established team who will offer full training and development – this position would suit either an experienced candidate, or someone looking to start a career within the world of import and export!
As the successful candidate, you will work closely with the Customer Service and Finance teams, providing administrative support to ensure the daily shipping activity of goods to the customers worldwide, ensuring business and customer expectations and met.
It is really important that you have excellent communication skills, you will be responsible for maintaining relationships with current and new shipping providers – ensuring you get the best prices, value and services. In addition:
It is really important that you have excellent communication skills, you will be responsible for maintaining relationships with current and new shipping providers – ensuring you get the best prices, value and services. In addition:
- Highly numerate and computer literate - Microsoft Office is essential
- Strong organisational skills with a high attention to detail
- Positive ‘can-do’ attitude
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Full on the job training will be provided, the following experience is desirable and will reflect in the salary range:
- Knowledge of UK Movements and International Trade, import/export legislation and processes
- Knowledge of HMRC related formalities – imports and exports
- Experience of working in shipping/logistics
- Experience of compiling customs paperwork
You will receive full training from your colleagues and be actively involved in service improvement, streamlining shipping and company standard operating processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Arrange collection and deliveries with forwarders and couriers
- Prepare all shipping documentation
- Liaise with customers on shipping requirements and confirmation of despatch
- Updating internal systems in an accurate manner
- Complete customs documentation
- Ensure all documentation from local authority/chamber of commerce is complete
- Provide management reports as required
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
- 35 holidays
- Pension scheme including life insurance
- Westfield healthcare
- Company bonus
- Training and career development
- Free onsite parking
- Company social events
