Shipping Coordinator

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Shipping Coordinator to join our clients busy team on a permanent basis.

The main purpose of the role is to prepare accurate and efficient shipping documentation to ensure a seamless transition of goods from our client to their customers and throughout the supply chain.

Other duties include:

* Allocate the work to production facility.

* IP works orders as they come into the department ensuring stock is downdated accurately and scrap is allocated correctly.

* Create BOLs (Bill of Landing) for all works orders accurately and efficiently.

* Obtain costs and quotes for each delivery.

* Negotiate rates with hauliers and freight forwarders.

* Ensure all paperwork is processed in line with promise dates.

* Create shipping headers and produce all relevant export/UK shipping documentation.

* Communicate with outside haulage and shipping companies to ensure a smooth handover of the goods takes place with all necessary documentation provided.

* Communicate with the despatch team to ensure the correct material is pulled and loaded.

* Ensure freight costs are correct and added to the system to ensure goods can be invoiced correctly by finance.

* Scan all documentation to the system in line with internal and customer processes.

* Communicate with sales to ensure correct shipping terms are aligned to the orders and the goods incur no delays.

* Identify any issues and resolve them before the goods leave to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained.

* Ensure all filing is organized and relevant information stored correctly to maintain legal compliance.

* Manage and maintain the relevant OBS statuses to ensure work does not exceed 5 days.

* Adhere to all internal policies and procedures.

* Ensure 5s standards are maintained at all times

Previous UK & European shipping experience is essential for this role.

Working hours:

* Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30

An immediate start is available so please apply now