* Up to £45,000 (negotiable)
* North London / Hertfordshire
Join a global beauty brand as a Senior Shipping & Logistics Coordinator. This well-established company, known for supplying design-led, commercial beauty products to international retailers, is seeking a proactive logistics professional to take ownership of the end-to-end shipping process. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for placing accurate supplier orders, ensuring all pricing and contracts are confirmed, and overseeing the smooth, timely, and cost-effective movement of goods.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Placing orders with factories and ensuring prices and delivery terms are signed off and documented
* Coordinating global shipments from factories / suppliers, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of stock
* Reviewing and approving PI’s, coordinating with relevant teams for delivery timelines
* Preparing and managing shipment documentation, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, and GRNs
* Booking deliveries into the ERP system and communicating stock availability internally
* Liaising with account managers to coordinate FOB shipments and communicate with customers on delivery schedules
* Working closely with the warehouse to manage incoming stock and ensure efficient product flow
* Negotiating with freight partners to secure competitive rates to optimise shipping costs
* Analysing performance of shipping partners and suppliers, feeding back insights through internal KPIs
* Running weekly cross functional shipping meetings, updating on orders/delivery timelines
* Supporting the wider product team, contributing ideas to improve supply chain efficiency
* Handling client communications where necessary, providing updates on delivery status and resolving shortfalls
What we’re looking for:
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a shipping, logistics – must have worked in house for a product-based company/brand as opposed to a shipping company or freight forwarder
* Strong understanding of international shipping processes and documentation
* Confident working with freight forwarders, especially for shipments from the Far East
* Experience working with tariffs and commodity codes
* Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a self-starter who can work independently and spot process improvements
* Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
* Experience using ERP systems and confident in Excel and MS Office
* Purchasing experience (order placement) is a bonus
Diversity & Inclusion:ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
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