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Shipping Coordinator

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 9AS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Shipping Coordinator position in Northamptonshire offers a salary between £28,000 and £32,000 depending on experience.
  • The role requires a detail-oriented logistics professional with experience in shipping, logistics, or supply chain coordination.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the entire shipping process, handling documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Candidates must be dangerous goods trained (IMDG/IATA) and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
  • The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Shipping CoordinatorNorthamptonshire 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday£28,000 - £32,000 DOE Are you a detail-oriented logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy ensuring that goods get from A to B smoothly while delivering an exceptional experience for customers?Our client is looking for a Shipping Coordinator to join their dynamic operations team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the entire shipping process—from the moment an order is placed to the moment it reaches the customer. You’ll handle transport bookings, shipping documentation, and resolve queries, ensuring compliance with regulations and customer requirements.If you’re a proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills, this is your chance to make an impact in a global supply chain environment!Key Duties:
  • Oversee the transportation of finished goods, raw materials, and consumables.
  • Handle all shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, certificates of origin, customs paperwork, and dangerous goods documentation.
  • Book transport and liaise with hauliers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
  • Ensure customer-specific shipping and packaging requirements are met.
  • Monitor stock levels and coordinate with purchasing teams to ensure order fulfillment.
  • Process returns efficiently and manage aged stock to minimize surplus.
  • Support the Customer Service and Sales teams with logistics queries and order progression.
  • Ensure accurate data entry and record-keeping for compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Track and analyze On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) shipping performance using Power BI.
  • Maintain compliance with ADR/IATA/IMDG regulations for dangerous goods shipping.
  • Work closely with internal teams to resolve shipping and customs-related challenges.
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Have experience in shipping, logistics, or supply chain coordination.
  • Dangerous goods trained is essential. (IMDG/IATA)
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar ERP systems.
  • Be a problem-solver who enjoys finding efficient solutions.
  • Thrive in a team environment while being able to work independently.

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