Shipping Coordinator

Shipping Coordinator

Full-Time On-site
People First Supply Chain

Your New Job Title: Shipping Coordinator

Company Benefits: Hybrid Working, Private Healthcare Insurance, Life Assurance, Employee Reward Gateway, Educational Allowance and more

The Skills You’ll Need: Letters of Credit, Incoterms, Shipping, Import/Export, Commodities

Location: Central London - Hybrid 4 days in office, 1 from home (5 days in office during probation)

Job status: Permanent

Working hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Who You’ll Be Working for:

Trading companysupplying Raw Materials and Machinery to meet the needs of manufacturing companies.

Shipping Coordinator - What You’ll be Doing Each Day:

To support and assist within the Documentary Operations Team, ensuring contracts are executed in an efficient and timely manner.

  • To ensure contract files are received from the Trading Team in good order and enter details into our SAP computer system.
  • To ensure Documentary Instructions / Shipping Instructions are issued in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant Incoterm; FOB, CIF, CFR, FCA
  • To co-ordinate with customers and suppliers world-wide, ensuring goods are expedited and shipped on time and in the correct manner
  • To understand documentary requirements for different countries, including Legalization / Certification / Conformity Certificates
  • To provide documents to customers in a timely manner, which include, Invoice, Bills of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Certificate of Analysis
  • To present documents to Bank for payment under Letters of Credit and Documentary Collection basis
  • To monitor shipments and provide regular updates to customers.
  • To check and pass suppliers’ invoices to Accounts department for payment
  • To liaise with suppliers and customers throughout the documentation process to ensure that client needs are being met.

Shipping Coordinator - The Skills You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • Ability to understand Contracts and INCOTERMS.
  • Letters of Credit experience ideally
  • Worked with high volume/value shipments
  • Good communication skills both written and verbally.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Very good attention to detail.
  • Good computer and information technology skills. SAP experience ideally.
  • Highly organised with an aptitude for problem solving.
  • Strong team player and is able to take responsibility.
  • Will fit in well with our multicultural environment.

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.

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Shipping Coordinator employer: People First Supply Chain

At People First Supply Chain, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in the heart of Central London. As a Logistics Order Coordinator, you'll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth while collaborating with a diverse team dedicated to delivering exceptional service. Join us to be part of a company that values your contributions and supports your career development in the thriving logistics sector.

People First Supply Chain

Contact Details:

People First Supply Chain Recruitment Team