Logistics & Shipping Coordinator
  • England,North West,Lancashire
  • full-time
  • £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Description:
Logistics / Shipping Coordinator
£25,000 - £30,000 plus benefits
Commutable from Salford, Bolton, Leigh, etc
4 days in office, 1-day WFH
Our client is a leading supplier to the retail sector in the UK, who now have an excellent opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator to join their friendly team.
Working as part of the logistics team you will be controlling part of the businesses’ international logistics & customs activities. As they import 1000+ TEU per annum, manage specialist customs procedures (CFSP, CW & IP), and daily export consignments, there is plenty to become involved with. They have an experienced and supportive team who enjoy a friendly repartee alongside a professional approach to work, often running training and knowledge share sessions to keep up to date.
Key Responsibilities
*Controlling FOB imports from multiple origins including the Middle & Far East (95% FCL, 5% Air). This is the primary function for this role.
*Controlling customs compliance and customs entry submissions.
*Controlling exports to multiple destinations including the EU, US & ROW (DDP, DAP, FCA, EXW) via road freight, air freight, LCL, & courier.
*Working closely with stakeholders to control international movements. Dealing with logistical issues as they are arise & providing feedback/suggestions to management where appropriate.
*Collect, create, & archive documentation for international movements (commercial invoices, packing lists/shipment advice, customs entry instructions, GSP evidence, proof of export).
*Maintain and update internal systems to support the movement of goods and reporting.
*Work closely with the warehouse teams to control the delivery of imported goods in consideration of the warehouse intake schedules.
*Provide support with trade finance and letter of credit agreements where applicable.
*Learn & contribute to the freight & customs decision making in consideration of our approach to Logistics & Customs management.
*Work closely with the dispatch team & freight forwarders to control the collection of export orders in consideration of stock status & customs requirements.
Experience required
*Experience working with freight forwarders or shipping lines preferred.
*Foundational customs knowledge & experience (classification, valuation, origin). Awareness & experience of customs special procedures would be beneficial.
*Good communicator who enjoys a laugh in the office as well as getting work done.
*Ability to make decisions based on commercial and operational information.
*Use of transport & customs systems. Appreciation of data and working knowledge of MS Excel functions (VLOOKUP & pivot tables would be advantageous).
Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15433
Job number 1869869
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NJR Recruitment
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