At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate international shipments and manage customs documentation for imports and exports.
- Company: Join Pineapple, a top-rated workplace known for innovative furniture design.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonus, remote work days, and health perks.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a global impact in logistics.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent
WORKING HOURS: 8am-4.30pm, Office based
CONTRACT: Full-time, Permanent
What You’ll Be Doing
- Obtain and negotiate competitive freight quotations for import and export shipments
- Arrange UK, European and international shipments by sea, air and road
- Coordinate inbound deliveries with suppliers, the Purchasing Team and the Warehouse
- Prepare and complete import and export customs documentation, ensuring compliance with current regulations
- Monitor shipments from collection through to delivery, proactively resolving any delays or issues
- Maintain accurate shipping records and update company systems
- Analyse freight costs and identify opportunities to reduce transport spend
- Monitor freight forwarder and haulier performance, ensuring service levels are maintained
- Provide regular shipment updates and ETA information to Purchasing and Customer Care teams
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders and logistics partners
- Produce monthly freight cost reports for senior management
- Provide support across the International Logistics team, including holiday and sickness cover
What Success Looks Like
You’ll become a trusted member of the team, building strong relationships, delivering excellent service and making a positive contribution to both your department and the wider business.
Requirements
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and enjoys working as part of a team.
Ideally, you’ll have
- Previous experience within international logistics, freight forwarding, import/export or supply chain
- Good knowledge of UK customs procedures and international shipping documentation
- Experience coordinating sea, air and road freight
- Understanding of Incoterms and international shipping processes
- Strong negotiation skills with a commercial approach
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- A proactive approach with excellent problem‑solving skills
Benefits and Perks
- We are proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years
- Competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus
- 15 work from home days per year
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back medical, dental and optical costs
- Perks & rewards platform – access hundreds of deals and discounts
- Gym discounts through our perks platform
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support when you need it
- 23 days holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 26 with length of service
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Loyalty reward for increasing years of service
- Death in service benefits
- Learning & Development platform with online courses, certifications and professional development tools to support your career growth
- Tree planted in your honour when you join – trees already planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar
- Sustainability‑focused business – committed to low‑carbon operations, renewable energy and recycled materials
- Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties
- Christmas gift
- Monthly Pizza Friday
- Free fruit, snacks, hot drinks and cold beverages
- Refer a friend scheme – £250 reward
- EV car charging facilities
- High‑quality, modern office environment
- Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station
About Pineapple
Pineapple is a global leader in designing innovative furniture for challenging environments. Founded in 1975 as a family‑run business, we have grown into an international organisation with headquarters in Kent and offices in France, Germany and the USA.
With more than 200 employees worldwide, we are passionate about creating furniture that not only looks great and performs exceptionally but also helps create calm, safe and inspiring spaces for the people who use it.
We are proud to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
Our Values
Teamwork – We work collaboratively, supporting one another and recognising that the best results come from working together.
Committed – We take pride in what we do, showing dedication, reliability and a strong work ethic every day.
Ownership – We take responsibility for our work, act with integrity and continually look for ways to improve.
Positive – We approach challenges with optimism, enthusiasm and a solutions‑focused mindset.
Responsive – We act quickly, communicate effectively and always strive to exceed customer expectations.
Diversity & Inclusion
Pineapple is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
