International Shipping Coordinator

Description

Are you an experienced logistics professional who loves keeping shipments moving smoothly across the world?

Our client is a small, family–run business seeking a talented International Shipping Coordinator. Based in Wythenshawe, they pride themselves on delivering high–quality products worldwide–and they need a dedicated International Shipping Coordinator to ensure every domestic and international shipment gets where it needs to be, on time and in full.

What will you be doing as an International Shipping Coordinator?

Coordinating international shipments from the UK to destinations worldwide

Preparing accurate export documentation including invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and country–specific forms

Managing customs clearance processes and ensuring full compliance with international trade regulations

Negotiating rates and services with international freight forwarders and carriers

Tracking shipments, resolving delays, and liaising with customs, vendors, and internal teams

Coordinating UK domestic deliveries, managing schedules, returns, and damage claims

Maintaining accurate shipping records, databases, and reporting tools

Producing logistics performance reports and analysing data to identify improvements

Supporting inventory movements and monitoring retail stock positions

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

Experience as an International Shipping Coordinator, Export Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Shipping Administrator, Supply Chain Assistant, Freight Coordinator, Customs Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Transport Planner or similar role

2–3 years experience in international shipping, logistics, or export operations

Strong knowledge of customs rules, export documentation, and international trade regulations

Experience working with domestic carriers and international freight forwarders

ERP experience plus shipment tracking tools

Ability to negotiate with carriers to achieve the best rates and services

Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with customs, vendors, and internal teams

Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure

IATA Dangerous Goods (DG) certification – essential

Experience shipping hazardous cargo (desirable if beyond DG certification)

A proactive, problem–solving mindset–and a willingness to jump onto urgent shipping issues

What will you get in return for your work as an International Shipping Coordinator?

28,000 – 31,000, dependent on experience

Full time working 35 hours per week Mon to Fri (part time 25 hours per week could also be considered)

28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Your birthday off, every year

Only 2 days required to save for Christmas – the company pays the remaining days

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Free on–site parking

Spacious, modern office environment

A supportive, collaborative team within a growing, family–run business

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