Location: Cambridge (CB1)
Type: Permanent
Hours: 8am until 4pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £35,000
Job Reference: 36384
We are seeking an organised and proactive Logistics Coordinator to manage domestic and international shipments of spare parts and machinery, ensuring deliveries are cost-effective, timely and compliant with customs and international shipping regulations. The role involves coordinating freight, preparing shipping documentation, liaising with external logistics partners and identifying opportunities to improve logistics processes.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate international shipments of spare parts and machinery by road, air and sea
- Arrange freight bookings, obtain quotations and manage transport costs
- Prepare and check import/export documentation and customs clearances
- Coordinate picking, packing and dispatch, ensuring accurate inventory records and on-time deliveries
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations, Incoterms, tariff codes and export requirements
- Liaise with freight forwarders, customs agents, suppliers and internal teams
- Monitor shipment progress and communicate updates to relevant departments
- Maintain logistics procedures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
Requirements:
- Previous experience in logistics, freight forwarding or international shipping
- Knowledge of import/export documentation, customs procedures and Incoterms
- Experience coordinating road, air and sea freight
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience shipping machinery or dangerous goods would be advantageous
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
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