Job Description
FS UK
Logistics and Shipping Coordinator
Location: London
Salary: circa £40,000 OTE
Ref: 763LP
To apply, please visit the French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, and search for job reference: 763LP.
The company:
A well-established international trading and distribution organisation with operations across the UK, Europe, and global markets, focused on efficiency, compliance, and customer service.
Main duties:
* Manage daily UK, EU, and international logistics and shipping to ensure accurate order processing and timely deliveries.
The role:
* Manage UK, EU, and international shipments.
* Process purchase and sales orders accurately and on schedule.
* Prepare and verify all shipping documents (COO, BOL, etc.).
* Track shipments to prevent delays, demurrage, and customs issues.
* Coordinate with freight forwarders, hauliers, suppliers, and sales teams.
* Maintain stock and inventory control.
* Support audits, compliance, and administrative tasks.
* Cover colleagues during absences and assist the Senior Shipping Manager.
* Present updates at monthly operations meetings.
The candidate:
* University degree in supply chain, logistics, or international trade.
* Minimum 2 years of logistics/shipping experience in a similar role.
* Good knowledge of UK/EU import-export processes and shipping terms (Incoterms, customs, etc.).
* Experience with tank trucks, ISO containers, drums, IBCs.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
* Confident communicator with a proactive attitude.
* Excellent Excel skills; knowledge of UK bonded warehouses and HMRC excise compliance is a plus.
The salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus based on KPI and company performance.
French Selection is a leading UK-based consultancy specialising in recruiting bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business across various industries and services. We recruit for positions requiring German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, and others.
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