Shipping Coordinator

Global business require a Shipping Coordinator. Applicants need a background in shipping, exports or logistics. Knowledge of Incoterms, shipping / export documentation 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 instructions, monitor performance
• 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
• Confident in liaison with freight forwarding partners
• Interest in UK customs and international trade compliance, shipping regulations and processes