Logistics Co-ordinator - Import/Export Freight

Logistics Co-ordinator – Import/Export Freight
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £28,000–£32,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Hybrid working available
Dunwall Partners are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent freight forwarder that moves cargo by sea, air, road and rail for customers across food and drink, retail, engineering and energy.
With a global network of overseas partners and a friendly, experienced Operations team, they’re looking for a Logistics Co-ordinator to take ownership of shipments from booking through to final delivery.
The Role:
You'll be responsible for coordinating international shipments and ensuring everything runs smoothly, accurately and on schedule.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Coordinating international shipments from booking through to final delivery
• Liaising with customers, carriers, suppliers and overseas partners
• Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
• Supporting customs clearance and ensuring compliance
• Identifying and resolving issues while keeping customers updated
• Managing multiple shipments and deadlines using the company’s in-house systems, with full training provided
About You
We're looking for someone with practical experience coordinating the movement of goods within freight forwarding, shipping, transport, customs or a similar logistics environment.
Your background could include freight forwarding or international logistics, but we're also interested in candidates from related industries where you've gained experience handling shipments, customs documentation or claims.
For example, experience within courier, express, parcel or third-party logistics (3PL) businesses, or the whisky, drinks, food and wider export industries, could provide highly transferable skills.
You'll ideally have:
• Experience coordinating the movement of goods within freight forwarding, shipping, transport, customs or a similar logistics role
• A working knowledge of import/export documentation
• Strong customer service and written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and numerical skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office
• Customs clearance experience would be beneficial
• Experience using freight forwarding systems would be advantageous, but isn't essential as training will be provided
What's on Offer
• £28,000–£32,000 salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
• 34 days' holiday
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Full training and a clear opportunity to develop your career within international freight
Join an experienced and collaborative Operations team within an established, independent freight forwarding business!
Interested
If you're an experienced Logistics Co-ordinator, Freight Forwarder, Shipping Co-ordinator, Transport Co-ordinator or Import/Export professional — or have transferable experience from courier, 3PL, whisky, drinks, food or export industries — we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending us your CV, along with a short note outlining your freight, customs, export or shipment-coordination experience