Shipping Coordinator

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Shipping Coordinator

  • Location:

    Barnsley

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £25 - £35

  • Contact:

    Heidi Wood

  • Contact email:

    heidiwood@firstchoice-uk.com

  • Contact phone:

    01924201155

  • Published:

    almost 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-08-21

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Shipping Administration Coordinator

Barnsley

Salary: £22,500.00-£27,000.00 per year

Monday to Friday

First Choice have an exciting opportunity to join the team at one of our clients who is an established fast-growing discount wholesaler.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Shipping Coordinator to join our Shipping & Logistics team.

You will be responsible for all stages of the import function to ensure a smooth and timely delivery for all our inbound goods.

You will provide invaluable support to the wider team to ensure knowledge of goods shipped is fully accessible.

Duties will include:

  • Liaise with our freight forwarders and their logistics departments on Vessel ETD’s and ETA’s

  • Liaise with worldwide suppliers regarding future bookings and clearance documentation, and deal with any queries as they arise

  • Liaise with our distribution centres to organise the delivery and booking in of the goods

  • Oversee the shipping documentation checking process

  • Adopt a continuous improvement methodology to all activities within the shipping function

The successful candidate will:

  • Education - A-Level or equivalent

  • Previous experience within a similar role

  • Working knowledge of Incoterms

  • Excellent working proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential

  • Organised reporting and ability to work to strict deadlines

A solution focused individual with the ability to take initiative

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,500.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

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