Logistics & Freight Coordinator

WSR is recruiting for a Logistics & Freight Coordinator for our reputable client in Hemel Hempstead.
Location: Hemel Hempstead - Fully Office Based
Salary: Up to £40k
Working hours: Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Logistics & Freight Coordinator Role Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced logistics professional to join a growing distribution business.
This is a varied and autonomous role where you will take ownership of freight, transport and shipping activities across the UK and internationally. Working closely with senior management, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth movement of goods, developing supplier relationships, identifying efficiencies and supporting the continued growth of the business.
This position would suit an organised and proactive logistics professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced SME environment and is looking for a role with genuine responsibility and influence.
Logistics & Freight Coordinator Key Responsibilities:
* Manage all UK and international shipping activities.
* Coordinate export shipments and container movements.
* Obtain and compare freight quotations from suppliers.
* Negotiate competitive rates with carriers and freight providers.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with logistics suppliers and freight forwarders.
* Monitor shipments and proactively resolve delivery issues.
* Manage transport bookings and shipping schedules.
* Review supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Analyse logistics costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Produce logistics reports and operational updates.
* Support logistics planning during peak trading periods and special projects.
Logistics & Freight Coordinator Essential Requirements:
* Previous experience within logistics, freight forwarding, shipping or transport coordination.
* Experience managing import and export shipments.
* Strong understanding of customs procedures and shipping documentation.
* Experience negotiating with freight providers and carriers.
* Excellent supplier relationship management skills.
* Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
* Confident communication skills and a proactive approach.
* Comfortable working within a fast-paced SME environment.
Logistics & Freight Coordinator Desirable Experience:
* Experience within a wholesale, distribution or supply chain environment.
* Knowledge of international shipping and container movements.
* Experience analysing logistics costs and supplier performance.
* Exposure to compliance, facilities or Health & Safety administration.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to join a growing business.
* Varied and autonomous role with genuine ownership and responsibility.
* Opportunity to influence logistics performance and operational efficiency.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Long-term career development opportunities as the business continues to grow.
If you have experience in freight, shipping or logistics coordination and are looking for a position where you can make a visible impact within a growing organisation, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please click ‘APPLY NOW’, or call the WSR Team at (phone number removed) for more info.
We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.
We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available