International Logistics Coordinator

JOB TITLE: International Logistics Coordinator

LOCATION: Aylesford, UK

WORKING HOURS: 8.00am – 4.30pm

A bit about the role..

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for global logistics? We are looking for a dedicated International Logistics Coordinator to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for managing overseas shipping processes and ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods.

If you excel in logistics, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Some of the Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the obtaining of overseas shipping quotes on import and export shipping.
• Analyse and compare quotes to encourage savings across the business.
• Arrange all Goods In requests from suppliers/purchasing, liaising with the Purchasing Team as well as the Warehouse with regards to what’s coming in and when.
• Arrange shipments within the UK as well as from Europe/Far East on a daily/weekly basis to ensure our suppliers are delivering to us in a timely manner.
• Record shipping information on company systems to support logistical business decisions and other departments in the company.
• Complete import / export customs documentation to ensure most efficient / cost effective procedures can be taken advantage of.
• Continuous monitoring of forwarder / haulier performance and continuously check for volume uplift.
• Support purchasing & customer care team to provide advice on ETAs for import and export consignments.
• Maintain working relationships with freight forwarders.
• Maintain good relationships with overseas suppliers and customers when in direct communication.
• Support the international Logistics team with any day-to-day tasks and holiday/sick cover.
• Track transport costs for freight into Pineapple and other ad hoc costs as required by Senior Management and report to the management on a monthly basis.