Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Shipping Coordinator to join the busy trading and logistics team of one of our clients. Reporting to the Shipping Manager, this is a varied role offering exposure to both import and export operations within an international trading environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual looking to develop their career in shipping, logistics and supply chain administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Arrange and coordinate imports with haulage companies, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete and submitted on time.
- Input and maintain bale weight information within a bespoke system and process supplier invoices.
- Upload stock acquired through auction systems and arrange collections.
- Allocate and select stock for processing jobs.
- Complete processing jobs and process associated supplier invoices.
- Create and process consignment and delivery instructions through to customer invoicing.
- Arrange and coordinate exports via road and deep-sea freight, ensuring all shipping documentation is completed accurately and on schedule.
- Apply for additional export documentation, including Certificates of Origin and Health Certificates where required.
- Use haulage and industry authority portals to manage shipments and documentation.
- Administer Letter of Credit procedures and prepare bank drafts.
- Provide general administrative support and assist with ad-hoc office duties as required.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent numeracy and analytical abilities.
- Previous shipping or logistics experience, ideally with exposure to sea and road freight (desirable).
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- A positive, team-focused attitude and the ability to work effectively within a busy office environment.
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