Shipping and Logistics Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Shipping and Logistics Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating supplier deliveries into the business and managing shipments out to our global customer base.

Responsibilities

• Timely ordering, expediting, communicating and negotiating with logistics and freight forwarding companies to ensure the needs of the business are met.
• Work with external logistic couriers to ensure an excellent relationship is maintained and work together to eradicate any problem areas.
• Prepare all relevant documentation required by HM Customs, EU, UK and destination country regulations.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure that incoming and out-going deliveries are made on time.
• Keep up to date with ever changing legislations on International Shipments and the paperwork required when shipping outside the UK.
• Review our delivery performance, following up corrective measures to make improvements.
• Provide various daily reports extracted from internal and external computer systems.
• Input and manage data using both MRP systems and Excel spreadsheets as required.
• Provide shipping quotations, calculate duties and taxes as applicable.
• Approval of couriers' invoices, ensuring there are no charge discrepancies.
• Manage logistics tracking data on a day-to-day basis for a range of logistic suppliers.

Ideal Candidate

• To be successful in this role, you should be well-organised, detail focused, and a good communicator both written and on the telephone.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure.
• Can work as part of a team or on own initiative without supervision.
• High attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Reliable, punctual, professional, highly driven and motivated.
• Proficient in Microsoft Packages (Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams).
• Knowledge of Supply chain management, Logistics or relevant field would be useful.

Hours

Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00 Friday: 08:30 – 16:00

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Contribution
• Life Insurance
• Eye Care Assistance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Wellbeing Incentives
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Online GP Service
• Employee Assistance Package
• Christmas Gifts