Logistics Coordinator

We are a privately owned company, pioneers in providing logistics services to and from countries across the World.

A vacancy currently exists for a Logistics Coordinator to join our international operations team based in Northampton. You will be working within a team of like-minded, hard-working individuals who all share a real passion for logistics and good customer service.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for handling from start to finish all import and export sea/road/rail operations for shipments across all trade lanes with a primary focus on exports into Russia and Central Asia.

The key characteristics and duties include, but are not limited to:

• receiving bookings and organizing required transport / equipment for multimodal shipments to/from Europe, Russia and Central Asia
• accurate preparation and completion of export cargo documentation
• liaising directly via email and telephone with shippers, consignees, shipping lines, hauliers, customs agents, stevedores, forwarders, SSL oversees offices / operations staff and third-party agencies.
• provide accurate and consistent reports to customers (tracking, issues, delivery schedules etc)
• data entry into the in-house transport and accounts systems
• raising sales invoices within the inhouse freight system.

The key requirements and skills include:

• strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• attention to detail is a necessity.
• to be highly customer orientated with the ability to build strong, working relations.
• good level of numeracy
• quick learner and resilient
• high level computer literacy particularly with MS office
• can-do attitude with ability to work under pressure.
• ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team.
• organized and able to prioritize.
• proactive outlook with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• analytical and logical approach to problem solving
• Previous experience in a similar level role with a good understanding of transport/logistics operations is an advantage. Container operations and knowledge of CIS rail operations would be a big plus but not a necessity.
• written and verbal fluency in Russian and/or Polish would be advantageous but not essential
• a good geographical knowledge of Russia and Central Asia is a necessity
• good working knowledge of international customs regulations

Salary and package

Two roles one based in Northampton and one in Leatherhead

£20,000 – £27,000 + bonus (approx. one month’s salary after 1 years’ service)
Monday – Friday  09:00 – 17:30
Contributory pension

20-day holiday + bank holidays
Car parking