Logistics Coordinator
Logistics Coordinator
London
£38,000 - £40,000+ Benefits
Role Profile
Our client is a fast-growing, design-led business supplying innovative products across global markets. With an international supply base and distribution footprint in the UK and USA, they're looking to appoint a proactive and detail-focused Logisitcs Coordinator to join their team in London.
In this role, you will manage the end-to-end shipping process from international suppliers to global warehouses. You'll play a vital part in coordinating freight, ensuring customs compliance, managing dangerous goods documentation, and collaborating with 3PLs to maintain smooth operations and on-time deliveries.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate global inbound and outbound shipments via sea, air, and road.
- Manage shipping documentation, customs clearance, and dangerous goods compliance.
- Liaise with freight forwarders and negotiate competitive rates.
- Oversee consolidation of shipments and ensure container optimisation.
- Maintain accurate ERP system updates and track ETD/ETA timelines.
- Work closely with 3PL partners in the UK and USA to ensure stock reconciliation.
- Analyse freight invoices and support finance with accurate and timely processing.
- Identify opportunities to streamline logistics, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.
- Proactively address shipping delays and seek creative transport solutions.
- Support the company's shift towards sustainable and diversified global sourcing.
- Proven background in shipping, logistics, or international supply chain coordination.
- Strong understanding of global import/export processes and documentation.
- Experience with dangerous goods.
- Proficient in ERP systems and Excel; confident managing shipping data and KPIs.
- Highly organised, solutions-driven, and commercially aware.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business, please visit .
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