Job Description
My client requires an International Shipping Administrator to play a vital role in coordinating the global air and sea movement of industrial packed goods, heavy machinery and oversized cargo. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and background in multi model freight forwarding/shipping and experience of directly booking shipments.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate international shipments for Industrial-packed goods, heavy machinery, and oversized cargo via air, sea, and road freight
* Work directly with international carriers, freight forwarders and project-cargo specialists to arrange bookings, secure competitive rates, and manage complex load requirements
* prepare and verify all export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs declarations
* Ensure accurate communication of packing specifications, weights, dimensions, lifting points, and load-handling requirements to carriers and logistics partners,
* Manage the logistics of out of gauge and abnormal loads, including permits, route planning coordination, and compliance with regional transport regulations
* Track shipments from collection to final delivery, proactively resolving delays, custom issues, or carrier related challenges
* Process freight invoices, monitor carrier performance, and support cost-control initiatives
Skills & Qualifications
* Proven experience working with international carriers, freight forwarders, and custom brokers particularly in industrial or oversized cargo environments
* Background in international shipping, logistics, export packing, or project cargo administration
* Strong understanding of export/import regulations, customs procedures, and documentation requirements
* Familiarity with incoterms, heavy lift logistics, and out of gauge cargo handling
* Knowledge of dangerous goods regulations (ADR, IATA. IMDG) is advantageous
Salary 28-30k, however is negotiable for the right candidate
This position is fully office based, Monday to Friday