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Shipping Coordinator

Success Talent
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 4LH

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a reputable global fashion and sports brand, is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to oversee shipping operations.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in shipping, logistics, or supply chain operations, along with familiarity with international shipping regulations.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and shipping logistics software is beneficial, and strong coordination and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration.
  • The role involves tracking shipping costs, coordinating with suppliers, managing import documentation, and negotiating freight rates.
  • This full-time position is office-based in Watford, and applicants are asked to provide their current salary level when applying.

Sportswear Brand

Our client offers reputable global fashion and sports brands and is looking to appoint a Shipping Coordinator to manage the shipping for a global sports brand.

Essential Experience

• You should have at least 2 plus years’ experience in shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain operations. • Be familiar with international shipping regulations, Incoterms, customs procedures, and trade compliance.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and shipping logistics software would also be advantageous. • You must have excellent coordination and communication skills to work effectively with suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Track and analyse shipping costs, ensuring budget compliance and identifying cost-saving opportunities in a fast-paced environment

• Day to day you will coordinate with suppliers for shipment bookings, providing necessary shipping instructions and approvals.

• Plan, schedule, and track incoming shipments to ensure timely delivery. Receive, verify, and manage import documentation (e.g., invoices, packing lists, bills of lading).

• Send customs clearance instructions to the clearing agent and verify shipping references before sending the ASN to the 3PL.

• Negotiate and secure competitive airfreight rates from forwarders.

• Provide operational and performance updates to the Shipping Manager and review financial documents and collaborate with the Accounts team to manage payments and invoices.

This is a full time 5-day week office-based role in Watford. No hybrid working is offered.

If you have relevant experience for this role, please click the apply button to send your CV to Nadine Tipping, remembering to state your current salary level and package.

We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Success Talent Diversity & Inclusion statement:

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Success Talent embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we welcome application from candidates who may have disabilities. We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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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.