Shipping Co-ordinator
- derbyshire, United Kingdom
- Temporary·On-site
- £30,000 - £35,000 Per Annum
Job Description
We are actively looking to engage transport, freight, logisticsprofessionals with a passion transport planning & management for a new role as a Shipping Co-ordinator in Derbyshire! This role is for an 18 month fixed-term contract with potential options to move into permanent employment.
Client Details
Ourclient is a SME freight forwarding business, with huge ambitions for growth, in the freight & shipping industry. You will be joining a fast-pace environment assisting in finding logistics solutions for some of the world's largest industrial, retail & FMCG based customers. My client focuses on searching air freight, sea freight & road freight solutions, which are both cost effective & time sensitive.
Job Description
As a ShippingCo-ordinatoryou will report into the Shipping & Logistics Manager on a daily basis and will be responsible for the following areas of responsibility within the Derbyshireoffice.
- Manage all orders of full-loads, part-loads and groupage pallet distributionacross a large fleet of HGV, LGV, Courier and Sub-contracted vehicles.
- Manage subcontracted air & sea freight orders sent via freight forwarders across our network
- Preparing and monitoring export & import paperwork and documentation - such as commercial invoices, export packing lists, customs declarations for worldwide shipments
- Liase directly with customers for updates on their delivery and to provide pricing and invoice details.
- Review and provide Operations and the Commercial team with carrier collection schedules, making any necessary adjustments in line with the customer's requirements.
- Support the Shipping & Logistics Manager with RFQs for new customers and support with new integrations and processes.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Shipping Co-ordinator will have an expansive background in shipping, logistics, logistics planning &operations and will have the following skills & experience:
- 2+ years' experience in a shipping & logistics / co-ordination role ideally in a 3PL, in-house shipper or freight forwarding role
- Experience with import and export documentation and paperwork
- Ability to work a days shift pattern (Monday to Friday)
- Commutable to Derbyshire.
- Ability to conduct an 18 month fixed-term contract.
What'sOn Offer?
- 30,000-35,000
- 33 days annual leave
- Comprehensive bonus package (circa 10%)
- Access to a growing career ladder
- World-class training & development within a leading business.
- Private healthcare allowance