Job Description
Logistics Coordinator
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Our client is looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join their operations team in Aberdeen. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in freight forwarding, logistics or customs who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment coordinating shipments across air, sea and road freight.
The successful candidate will play a key role in arranging the movement of goods, preparing customs and shipping documentation, and ensuring all shipments are managed in line with customer requirements and HMRC regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the transportation of goods across air, sea and road freight.
- Arrange shipments from collection through to final delivery.
- Prepare import and export shipping documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists.
- Ensure customs documentation is completed accurately and compliantly.
- Obtain and process import and export entries to satisfy audit requirements.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers and customers to ensure the smooth movement of shipments.
- Maintain client HMRC records where required.
- Ensure all shipments comply with current HMRC regulations, Incoterms and customs commodity codes.
- Monitor shipments and proactively resolve any issues to minimise delays.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and operational documentation.
- Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
- Deliver a high level of customer service throughout the shipment lifecycle.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within freight forwarding, logistics, customs or a similar role.
- Experience coordinating air, sea and road freight shipments.
- Strong customs knowledge and understanding of UK import and export procedures.
- Good understanding of HMRC regulations, Incoterms and customs commodity codes.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience.
- Company pension scheme.
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
- Opportunity to join a well-established international freight forwarding business.
- Supportive team environment with ongoing training and career development.