Ocean Freight Shipping Coordinator in City of London

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

Ocean Freight Shipping Logistics Coordinator

Location: London

Hybrid working pattern (though mainly office-based)

Salary: Up to circa £45,000 per annum

Please give us your salary expectations

Ref: 763LP

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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 with accuracy 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 admin tasks

- Cover colleagues during absences and assist the Senior Shipping Manager

- Present updates at monthly operations meetings

The candidate:

- University degree preferred in supply chain, logistics, or international trade

- Strong logistics/shipping experience, with minimum 2 years in one role

- Good knowledge of UK/EU import-export processes and shipping terms (Incoterms, customs, etc.)

- Experienced 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 a plus

The salary: Up to to circa £45,000 per annum

Please give us your salary expectations

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

12-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English