Job summary

Global business require a Shipping Coordinator. Applicants need a background in shipping, exports or logistics. Knowledge of Incoterms, shipping / export documentation, licensing and letters of credit is desirable.

Key skills required for this role

Shipping, Logistics, Exports, Freight Forwarder, Imports

Important

Shipping, Logistics, Exports, Freight Forwarder, Imports

Job description

Global business require a Shipping Coordinator. Applicants need a background in shipping, exports or logistics. Knowledge of Incoterms, shipping / export documentation, licensing and letters of credit is desirable. Freight forwarder liaison is also part of the role.

The Shipping Coordinator will join a team of shipping and logistics professionals reporting to a manager. The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the business imports and exports in a compliant manner.

Specific duties of the Shipping Coordinator include:

• Organise shipments of products, inter-company and to customer locations
• Produce export and shipping documentation such as; EUR1, packing lists, invoices, certificates of origin, insurances etc
• Freight forwarder liaison (road, sea, air); get quotes, book shipments, give customs clearance forms
• Review letters of credit
• Ensure company logistics and shipping SOP are adhered to

Shipping Coordinator applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience in a logistics, shipping, imports, or exporting role
• Knowledge of Incoterms, export and shipping documents - EUR1, packing lists, invoices, certificates of origin, insurances etc
• Previous exposure to letter of credit - desirable
• Experience with ocean, air and land freight
• Interest in UK customs and international trade compliance, and export licensing