At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee and optimise freight operations across Europe, ensuring smooth movement of goods.
- Company: Dynamic logistics company focused on international shipping and team collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Ideal for motivated individuals seeking quick advancement into managerial roles.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and lead logistics operations with real impact.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in logistics, freight forwarding, and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior European Logistics & Freight Forwarding Coordinator to oversee and optimise our freight operations across Europe.
Must be a motivated, commercially astute and highly experienced Logistics & Freight Forwarding Specialist who is looking for quick progression into a managerial role, to oversee international shipping and logistics operations, ensuring the smooth and cost-effective movement of goods.
This role requires strong industry knowledge in all aspects of air/sea/road freight in addition to removal and packing experience, knowledge of customs and VAT procedures, excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage logistics from start to finish, the ability to motivate and guide other team members, as well as support the senior management team.
Candidates should ideally be based in the UK, preferably near Bridgend, to facilitate regular in-person meetings with the team and senior management.
Operational
Responsibilities: Coordinate and oversee the shipment of goods, ensuring compliance with international freight regulations.
Assess cargo handling requirements, organize rigging services, warehouse handling, and determine appropriate packaging (ISPM15 case, vacuum bag, pallet carton, skid, etc.).
Select and manage the most efficient mode of transport (sea, air, road, rail) based on shipment type (LCL, 20ft/40ft GP/OT/FR, FCL, BBulk, etc.) and client requirements.
Ensure proper Incoterms application, identifying responsible parties for logistics costs, documentation, and customs clearance.
Negotiate prices and terms with vendors, including riggers, packers, carriers, NVOCCs, and international agents.
Manage customs clearance procedures, including HS code classification, import duty/VAT deferment, and export licensing.
Instruct carriers and agents on transport document preparation, including Bills of Lading (HBL, OBL), Air Waybills, and insurance paperwork.
Monitor and communicate real-time shipment status to buyers and agents, ensuring seamless coordination.
Stay up to date with country-specific requirements (e. g., Hungary EKAER, USA ISF Filing, EU VAT entry certificates).
Process and manage Letter of Credit (L/C) shipments, ensuring compliance with
Senior European Logistics & Freight Forwarding Coordinator in London employer: Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment
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