Freight Coordinator

Position: Freight Coordinator\\n Location: Southampton\\n Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE\\n\\nBennett and Game are currently partnering with a leading and fast-growing global procurement and supply chain specialist. They are seeking an experienced and proactive Freight Logistics Coordinator to join the team from their Southampton office.\\n\\nJob Overview\\n\\nCoordinate both import and export shipments via air and sea freight for international customers and suppliers\\nAct as the main point of contact for managing shipments with external freight partners from origin to destination\\nDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with freight partners and negotiate competitive transport rates\\nPrepare and manage all shipping documentation and transport paperwork (excluding customs clearance)\\nIssue shipment notifications and progress updates to internal stakeholders and customers in a timely manner\\nOrganise collections and deliveries with overseas suppliers, carriers, and UK receiving points\\nMonitor shipment progress, proactively resolving delays or issues and keeping stakeholders informedJob Requirements\\n\\nProven experience working as a Freight Forwarder, Freight Coordinator, or in a similar international logistics role\\nExperience handling international shipments, across both air and sea freight\\nGood understanding of end-to-end freight movements and international transport processes (customs not required)\\nConfident communicator, comfortable dealing with overseas agents, suppliers, and freight partners\\nAble to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environmentSalary & Benefits\\n\\nSalary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE\\nMonday to Friday office hours\\nFree on-site parking and modern office environment\\nCompany pension\\n21 days holiday (rising annually to 25) + your birthday off\\nSick pay (after probation) and private medical cover after 3 years\\nSmart-casual dress code and relaxed, supportive team culture\\nRegular team lunches, socials, and events\\nLaptop provided and genuine career progression opportunitiesBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\\n\\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for