The Operations Coordinator will play a central role in planning shipments, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring container movements are completed efficiently, accurately and in line with contractual requirements. This role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to influence logistics performance within a dynamic trading environment.
The Opportunity:
As a Operations Coordinator you will play a key role in:
- Planning container loadings and shipments from origin to destination in line with contractual terms and requirements.
- Working closely with internal teams, trading partners, shipping lines and service providers to ensure efficient and timely delivery of shipments.
- Supporting the management of container risks and contributing to operational decision making that protects margin and service levels.
- Using tools such as Power BI and other reporting platforms to analyse operational data, generate insights and support improvements in logistics performance and trading margins.
- Creating and maintaining clear reports and dashboards that provide stakeholders with accurate forecasting, shipment visibility and operational performance insights.
- Monitoring shipments throughout the full lifecycle, resolving operational issues and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
- Identifying opportunities to reduce logistics costs while improving service delivery and operational efficiency.
We are looking for Operations Coordinator who brings a proactive and solutions focused mindset, along with strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.
You will ideally offer:
- Experience within container logistics, shipping operations or international supply chain coordination.
- Strong analytical capability with experience using tools such as Power BI, Excel or similar platforms to analyse data, produce reports and support operational improvements.
- Knowledge of shipping documentation such as Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, VGM and other export documentation.
- Confidence communicating with internal teams, global partners and service providers.
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
- Good geographical awareness and an understanding of global shipping routes and logistics challenges.
- Experience using systems such as SAP or similar logistics platforms would be beneficial.
In return, you will enjoy:
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE
Opportunity to work within an international environment
Supportive and collaborative operations team
Exposure to global logistics and supply chain activity
A business culture that values teamwork, responsibility and professional development
How to Apply:
This exciting Operations Coordinator opportunity is being managed by Consortium Professional Recruitment, a trusted recruitment partner. If you are ready to take the next step in your logistics career, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached.
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