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Shipping Coordinator

Michael Page
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating import and export shipments, managing relationships with clients, carriers, and suppliers, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations.
  • The role requires prior experience in freight forwarding or shipping, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • The position offers a competitive salary that depends on experience, with opportunities for career development and progression.
  • The successful candidate will plan, execute, and monitor shipments, ensuring timely processing of documentation and effective communication with clients.
  • This role is with a well-established logistics provider known for its innovative solutions and supportive team environment.

As a Shipping Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless coordination of import and export shipments, from origin to final delivery. You will be responsible for managing relationships with international clients, carriers, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with shipping regulations, and delivering exceptional service at every stage of the freight process.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing logistics provider, known for providing exceptional logistics solutions across global markets, is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Shipping Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Description

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of sea, air, and road freight shipments.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of shipping documentation, including bills of lading, customs declarations, and invoices.
  • Liaise with customers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers to track and monitor shipments, ensuring any delays or issues are resolved efficiently.
  • Provide regular status updates and proactively communicate with clients regarding shipment progress.
  • Manage import/export compliance, ensuring all shipments meet legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Negotiate rates with carriers and suppliers to achieve cost-effective solutions without compromising service quality.
  • Collaborate with internal departments (sales, operations, and finance) to ensure smooth end-to-end shipping processes.
  • Maintain accurate records and update internal systems with shipment details and costs.

Profile

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in freight forwarding or shipping, with strong organisational and communication skills. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent problem-solving abilities, and have a strong understanding of global shipping processes and regulations.

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Opportunity to work with a market-leading logistics provider
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.