An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Shipping and Logistics Coordinator to join our Wotton, Surrey site. Reporting to the Global Warehouse and Inventory Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the timely, compliant and cost-effective movement of manufactured and procured products, coordinating parcel and freight shipments across the UK, EU and Rest of World.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 – 16:30
Onsite: Wotton, Nr Dorking (own transport required due to rural location)
What You'll Be Doing
- Book and coordinate all parcel and freight/pallet shipments, selecting the most appropriate carrier and service level for cost, speed and compliance.
- Handle shipments for all returns.
- Handle import/export compliance, including customs documentation, commercial invoices, and tariff/country of origin classification.
- Source, compare and document freight quotes, linking costs to customer invoices
- Coordinate weekly shipment consolidation for key accounts.
- Maintain delivery schedules, proactively chasing and resolving due date slippage.
- Track and report shipment costs, identifying trends or savings opportunities.
- Liaise with Sales, Customer Service/Planning, Warehouse and Finance to resolve shipping queries and ensure accurate order fulfilment.
- Maintain accurate shipping records and spreadsheets, supporting data integrity for reporting.
- Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives within the shipping function.
- Ensure all activity complies with relevant health & safety, export control and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in a shipping, freight or logistics coordination role, ideally within a regulated or manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of import/export documentation and trade/customs compliance.
- Strong Excel skills; comfortable working with data and spreadsheets daily.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise across departments and with external carriers.
- Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with ERP/WMS systems (specifically Oracle Cloud) is an advantage.
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Shipping Coordinator in Wotton-under-Edge employer: Azenta Life Sciences
As a Health, Safety, Environmental and Facilities Specialist, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance your skills in health and safety management. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a supportive atmosphere where your contributions directly impact the safety standards and environmental practices of our organisation.
