Shipping Coordinator

Zachary Daniels are excited to be partnering with a well recognised fashion brand based in Manchester. We are seeking a Shipping Coordinator who will be responsible to own and lead the global compliance of inbound and outbound movements, including the vendor bookings & outbound transportation network.

This role will be based in Manchester working on a hybrid basis.

The ideal candidate must have a retail supply chain background and have proven experience of working in a similar role. Applicants will have knowledge of incoterms, shipping terms and be accustomed to working with Freight Forwarders.

The role as Shipping Coordinator:

• Manage the vendor booking portal, ensuring all bookings and approvals we inline with purchase order demand and business requirements
• Monitor and report on vendor booking performance
• Manage the outbound transportation network including quote approval and shipment visibility
• Invoice approval and reconciliation
• Develop new & maintain existing relationships with external Freight Forwarders & internal stakeholders across all departments
• Monitor, compare and report on freight forwarder costs and rates
• Review and check commercial documentation
• Own the inbound and outbound compliance checks

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong skills within MS Excel
• Knowledge of commercial documentation and shipping terms
• Proven experience in shipping preferably with a Freight Forwarder or International Trading Company
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant topics such as Incoterms and Preferential Origin.
• Ability and confidence to liaise with internal and external partners and government agencies
• Knowledge of International shipping regulations and customs procedures

Shipping Coordinator package:

• c.£32k
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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