Senior Shipping & Logistics Coordinator, FMCG beauty (REF1259)

Up to £45,000 (negotiable) North London / Hertfordshire Join a global beauty brand as a Senior Shipping & Logistics Coordinator. This well-established company, known for supplying design-led, commercial beauty products to international retailers, is seeking a proactive logistics professional to take ownership of the end-to-end shipping process. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for placing accurate supplier orders, ensuring all pricing and contracts are confirmed, and overseeing the smooth, timely, and cost-effective movement of goods. Key responsibilities will include: Placing orders with factories and ensuring prices and delivery terms are signed off and documented Coordinating global shipments from factories / suppliers, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of stock Reviewing and approving PI’s, coordinating with relevant teams for delivery timelines Preparing and managing shipment documentation, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, and GRNs Booking deliveries into the ERP system and communicating stock availability internally Liaising with account managers to coordinate FOB shipments and communicate with customers on delivery schedules Working closely with the warehouse to manage incoming stock and ensure efficient product flow Negotiating with freight partners to secure competitive rates to optimise shipping costs Analysing performance of shipping partners and suppliers, feeding back insights through internal KPIs Running weekly cross functional shipping meetings, updating on orders/delivery timelines Supporting the wider product team, contributing ideas to improve supply chain efficiency Handling client communications where necessary, providing updates on delivery status and resolving shortfalls What we’re looking for: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a shipping, logistics – must have worked in house for a product-based company/brand as opposed to a shipping company or freight forwarder Strong understanding of international shipping processes and documentation Confident working with freight forwarders, especially for shipments from the Far East Experience working with tariffs and commodity codes Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a self-starter who can work independently and spot process improvements Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments Experience using ERP systems and confident in Excel and MS Office Purchasing experience (order placement) is a bonus Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities. #J-18808-Ljbffr