Shipping Coordinator

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Shipping Coordinator to join the busy trading and logistics team of one of our clients. Reporting to the Shipping Manager, this is a varied role offering exposure to both import and export operations within an international trading environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual looking to develop their career in shipping, logistics and supply chain administration.

• Arrange and coordinate imports with haulage companies, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete and submitted on time.
• Input and maintain bale weight information within a bespoke system and process supplier invoices.
• Upload stock acquired through auction systems and arrange collections.
• Allocate and select stock for processing jobs.
• Complete processing jobs and process associated supplier invoices.
• Create and process consignment and delivery instructions through to customer invoicing.
• Arrange and coordinate exports via road and deep-sea freight, ensuring all shipping documentation is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Apply for additional export documentation, including Certificates of Origin and Health Certificates where required.
• Use haulage and industry authority portals to manage shipments and documentation.
• Administer Letter of Credit procedures and prepare bank drafts.
• Provide general administrative support and assist with ad-hoc office duties as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical abilities.
• Previous shipping or logistics experience, ideally with exposure to sea and road freight (desirable).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• A positive, team-focused attitude and the ability to work effectively within a busy office environment.