Logistics Co-Ordinator

Logistics Coordinator • Job Type: Permanent

• Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on experience


• Location: Southampton


• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm


• Working Pattern: Office-based

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join a busy operations team and play a key role in the coordination, administration and movement of international shipments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced logistics, freight forwarding, transport or operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and enjoys coordinating multiple moving parts to ensure shipments are delivered efficiently and on time.

You'll be working within a collaborative operational environment, building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and logistics partners while taking ownership of shipments and resolving any issues that arise along the way.

About the Role As a Logistics Coordinator, you'll be responsible for supporting the end-to-end movement of freight, ensuring shipments are booked, documented, tracked and progressed efficiently.

The role will involve international logistics coordination, shipment planning, customer communication, transport coordination and operational administration, with a strong focus on accuracy, service delivery and meeting time-critical deadlines.

You'll liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including customers, carriers, transport providers, overseas partners, customs contacts and suppliers, ensuring everyone has the information they need to keep shipments moving.

This is a varied role where priorities can change quickly, so the ability to multitask, problem-solve and remain calm under pressure is essential.

Key Responsibilities • Coordinating the end-to-end movement of shipments from booking through to final delivery

• Managing bookings, collections, deliveries and transport requirements


• Liaising with customers, suppliers, carriers, transport providers and international partners


• Preparing, checking and maintaining shipping, export and logistics documentation


• Monitoring shipment progress and proactively managing any delays or issues


• Providing customers with accurate and timely shipment updates


• Coordinating with internal departments to ensure operational requirements are met


• Managing multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously


• Ensuring freight is correctly prepared and ready for collection or onward movement


• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems


• Supporting the smooth flow of international freight and logistics operations


• Resolving queries and operational issues in a professional and solution-focused manner


• Working to strict deadlines and ensuring time-critical shipments are progressed efficiently


• Providing a consistently high level of customer service and operational support


• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with customers and logistics partners


• Identifying potential issues before they become problems and taking proactive action

About You We're looking for a highly organised, proactive and commercially aware logistics professional who enjoys working in a busy operational environment.

You'll ideally have experience within one or more of the following areas:

• Logistics coordination


• Freight forwarding


• Air freight / air export


• Shipping / export operations


• Transport coordination


• International logistics


• Supply chain administration


• Import / export operations


• Freight administration


• Operations coordination

You'll also have:

• Previous experience in a logistics, freight, transport, shipping or operations environment


• Strong coordination and organisational skills


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• A customer-focused approach


• Confidence communicating with customers and external stakeholders


• The ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities


• The ability to work effectively to tight deadlines


• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset


• Good IT and administrative skills


• The ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team


• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within logistics and international freight

Desirable Experience Experience or knowledge of the following would be advantageous:

• Air freight / air export


• Freight forwarding


• Import and export procedures


• Shipping documentation


• Air Waybills (HAWB / MAWB)


• Customs procedures and declarations


• CDS


• Incoterms


• Dangerous Goods


• Aviation security


• International transport


• Multimodal freight


• ERP / logistics management systems

However, Air Freight experience is not essential. We are also interested in speaking with candidates who have a strong background in logistics, transport, shipping, supply chain or operations coordination and are looking to develop their knowledge within international freight.

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