Shipping Coordinator

Role: Shipping Coordinator

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000

Location: North Leicestershire

Type: Permanent

Overview

2Fawcett are recruiting for a Shipping Coordinator to join a company located in North Leicestershire on a permanent basis.

As the Shipping Coordinator, you will have general responsibility for the logistics of both incoming and outgoing shipments ensuring the logistics operations run smoothly.

The Role & Responsibilities of the Shipping Coordinator

* Arrange European and Global exports

* Co-ordinate “domestic” collections and despatches

* Arrange imports from Eu and Global suppliers

* Ensure correctness and compliance of shipping paperwork, including generation of export declaration where necessary

* Ensure correct proof of export documents are received and maintained

* Generate Chamber Certificates of Origin where necessary

* Assist with Letter of Credit documentation

* Maintain & negotiate domestic shipping contracts

* Communicate and manage shipping costs

* Performance monitoring of transport sub suppliers

* Manage the return of goods to domestic & overseas suppliers

* Manage special customs procedures

* Monitor export / import regulations and requirements

Requirements of the Shipping Coordinator

* Up to date Knowledge of current customs regulations

* Import / Export experience

* Customer service orientated personality

* Strong negotiation skills

* Good communication skills – internally and externally

* Positive attitude

* Good timekeeping skills

What will you get in return

* A fantastic team

* A competitive salary

* Progression Plans

Type

Permanent

Working Hours

Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm