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Operations Coordinator

Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 3JG, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are recruiting an Operations Coordinator for a global freight-forwarder based in Bradford.
  • The ideal candidate should have a background in import/export logistics and at least one year of relevant experience.
  • This role involves handling bookings, customer queries, and maintaining accurate data, requiring strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for career development in freight-forwarding.
  • Candidates must have a good level of education in Maths and English, and experience in sea-freight and export is desirable.

We are excited to be recruiting for an Operations Coordinator to join our Bradford based client, a global freight-forwarder. Our client is looking for someone with a background in import/export logistics to take on this new challenge.

Positioned in the operations team, this role involves handling bookings, customer queries, and maintaining accurate data while demonstrating professionalism and attention to detail. You will be working as part of a team, ensuring deadlines are met for customers.

Why Apply?

You will get the opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment where individuals are given the opportunity to learn and develop their career in freight-forwarding. Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities for an Operations Coordinator:* Respond to customer queries via phone and email.* Monitor and manage a shared inbox.* Provide quotes, pricing, and service information.* Input customer bookings into the system (Cargowise).* Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and agents.* Produce and send customer documentation, including bills of lading.

Skills & Competencies for an Operations Coordinator:* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.* Professional telephone manner and effective communication skills.* Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work to deadlines.* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications and Experience:* Good level of education in Maths & English.* A background in supply chain or freight-forwarding is essential.* Experience in sea-freight and export is desirable.

Due to the number of responses we receive, unfortunately we are unable to give feedback to all individuals. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.

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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.