Ocean Freight Planning Coordinator – Shipping & Freight – Manchester – Up to 28,000About the Company Our client is one of the UK’s leading international freight forwarding and logistics providers, delivering comprehensive road, sea, air, and supply chain solutions to customers worldwide. With a strong reputation for service excellence and continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Ocean Freight Planning Coordinator to join their busy Manchester operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive logistics professional to play a key role in coordinating international transport operations, ensuring shipments move efficiently while delivering exceptional service to customers and overseas partners.Ocean Freight Planning Coordinator – The detailsCompetitive salaryCompany pension schemeOngoing training and professional developmentCareer progression opportunities within a well established international logistics businessSupportive and collaborative working environmentFull-time, permanent positionOpportunity to work with a respected leader in the freight forwarding industry Ocean Freight Planning Coordinator – RequirementsPrevious experience within freight forwarding, logistics, transport planning, or international shippingGood understanding of import and export transport operationsExcellent organisational and time management skillsStrong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple departments and external partnersHigh level of attention to detail and accuracyAbility to prioritise workload in a fast paced operational environmentStrong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment DesirableKnowledge of customs procedures and HMRC import/export requirementsUnderstanding of Dangerous Goods RegulationsExperience using freight forwarding or transport management systemsPrevious experience coordinating international road freight, sea freight, or multimodal transportKnowledge of logistics planning and load optimisationOcean Freight Planning Coordinator – ResponsibilitiesCoordinate international import and export shipments from booking through to deliveryArrange transport movements and prepare all associated shipping documentationPlan vehicle loads in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, working closely with other branches and planning teamsLiaise with warehouses, transport providers, overseas offices, and internal departments to coordinate loading and delivery schedulesMonitor shipment progress and proactively resolve issues that may impact transit timesKeep Customer Relationship Teams updated on shipment status and any operational changesEnsure partner accounting and job costing are completed accurately and within required timescalesProcess transport documentation in accordance with HMRC customs requirementsMaintain accurate records across internal systems and ensure all documentation is up to dateBuild and maintain strong working relationships with international partners and internal stakeholdersIdentify and pass potential customer opportunities to the relevant sales or customer relationship teamsSupport claims administration by gathering information and escalating issues where requiredPrepare operational reports and management information as requestedEnsure compliance with company procedures, customs regulations, dangerous goods legislation, quality standards, and health and safety requirementsAbout Us Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications. For information on how we use your personal information, please refer to detail2recruitment privacy policy
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