Logistics Coordinator - International Shipping

Are you an experienced Logistics Coordinator who enjoys taking ownership of international shipments from start to finish?

This is an opportunity to take responsibility for the global movement of products for an established and growing family-run business, coordinating shipments across the UK, Europe and the United States.

You'll manage the process from factory or supplier collection through to final delivery, working with freight forwarders, carriers, customs agents and internal teams to make sure goods arrive on time, cost-effectively and with the correct documentation in place.

The role will initially be based in Kingsbridge before relocating to Plymouth, so applicants must be comfortable working from both locations, with subsidised travel in the transition period dependent on location.

What you'll be doing

Take ownership of the end-to-end international logistics process, from collection through to final delivery

Coordinate worldwide shipments via sea, air, road and courier

Obtain and compare freight costs and select the appropriate shipping method based on cost, lead time and requirements

Liaise with production and project teams to ensure goods are ready for collection and shipping within agreed timescales

Prepare packing lists and commercial invoices and apply for Certificates of Origin

Track shipments closely and provide accurate updates on expected arrival dates

Identify and resolve potential delays, shipping issues and documentation problems

Manage relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, customs agents and other logistics partners

Ensure shipping documentation is accurate and logistics activity complies with relevant customs, import and export requirements

Review logistics processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, visibility and reliability

Support the development of logistics procedures and systems as international operations grow What we're looking for

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

A minimum of 3 years' proven international logistics experience

Experience with sea freight, containerised shipments, air freight and road freight

Experience working with freight forwarders

Knowledge of international customs procedures, commodity codes, Incoterms, VAT and import duties

Confidence obtaining, comparing and negotiating freight costs and service options

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication and relationship-management skills

Experience using logistics, ERP, purchasing or stock-management systems

Good Microsoft Office skills

Flexibility to communicate with international suppliers and logistics providers across different time zones when required Salary & Benefits

£35,000 salary

28 days' annual leave including bank holidays

Day off for your birthday

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Annual flu jab

Company mobile phone and IT equipment

Uniform provided This is a great opportunity for someone with solid international shipping experience who wants to take real ownership of a logistics function and play a part in developing processes as the business continues to grow.

If you have hands-on international logistics experience and are confident managing shipments from booking through to successful delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for further information.

Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency and advertising for this vacancy on behalf of their client