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Senior Freight Operations Coordinator

Job in Redditch, Worcestershire, B97, England, UK
Listing for: WR Logistics
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-24
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Freight, Transportation Logistics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36000 GBP Yearly GBP 36000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Freight Operations Coordinator

Location:

Birmingham, Redditch

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

An established and growing freight forwarding business is seeking an experienced Senior Freight Operations Coordinator to join its operations team. This role would suit a strong all-round operator with a background in sea freight and a hands-on approach to managing complex shipments and key customer relationships.

Job Role:

Manage sea freight import and export shipments end-to-end
Liaise with carriers, overseas agents, hauliers, and internal teams
Handle customs processes, documentation, and clearance coordination
Finalise bookings, review costs, and ensure accurate invoicing
Monitor charges such as demurrage and quay rent and resolve disputes
Produce and check shipping documentation (HBLs / MBLs where required)
Act as an escalation point for operational issues and delays
Support service delivery on key or high-volume accounts
Contribute to process improvements and operational best practice

Job Requirements:

Proven experience in freight forwarding operations (sea freight essential)
Strong understanding of import/export procedures and customs processes
Experience working with carriers and managing operational disruptions
High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Confident communicator with a customer-focused mindset
Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously
Experience in European road freight is beneficial but not essential

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
Additional Information / Benefits
Bonuses
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