Ocean Freight Shipping Coordinator

Overview

A well-established international trading and distribution organisation with operations across the UK, Europe, and global markets, focused on efficiency, compliance, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily UK, EU, and international logistics and shipping to ensure accurate order processing and timely deliveries.
• Process purchase and sales orders with accuracy and on schedule
• Prepare and verify all shipping documents (COO, BOL, etc.)
• Track shipments to prevent delays, demurrage, and customs issues
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, hauliers, suppliers, and sales teams
• Maintain stock and inventory control
• Support audits, compliance, and admin tasks
• Cover colleagues during absences and assist the Senior Shipping Manager
• Present updates at monthly operations meetings

Qualifications

• University degree preferred in supply chain, logistics, or international trade
• Strong logistics/shipping experience, with minimum 2 years in one role
• Good knowledge of UK/EU import-export processes and shipping terms (Incoterms, customs, etc.)
• Experienced with tank trucks, ISO containers, drums, IBCs
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
• Confident communicator with a proactive attitude
• Excellent Excel skills; knowledge of UK bonded warehouses and HMRC excise compliance a plus

£35,000 to £38,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus based on KPI and company performance