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Ocean & Road Freight Coordinator

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Gleeson is proud to be partnered with a developing freight forwarding business looking to further expand its operation with future investment been placed into the business.

They are looking for a driven Ocean & Road Freight Coordinator looking to take a key role in the operations team with the ability to further develop across freight forwarding - this business offers driven professionals opportunity's for further growth in skill as well as overall development. -

Job Title: Export Freight Coordinator 
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) 
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + 10% Bonus

Key Responsibilities

Manage full end‑to‑end FCL ocean export operations, including carrier bookings, document preparation, shipment tracking, and proactive customer communication.
Coordinate daily with shippers, consignees, carriers, and overseas agents to ensure smooth execution of all export activities.
Oversee operational costings, invoicing, and KPI reporting to support commercial and financial accuracy.
Resolve shipment issues, delays, and escalations promptly and professionally, ensuring minimal impact on customers.
Support the 3PL project by conducting stock checks, managing UK and DE material flows, and overseeing EU distribution activities.
Complete UK import and export customs declarations, and prepare all required trade documentation (e.g., COO, EUR1).
Ensure strict compliance with HMRC requirements and international trade regulations.
Assist with EU road freight operations, including route planning, rate quoting, and arranging container deliveries.
Maintain accurate, timely data within Riege Scope and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
Contribute to general multimodal freight operations as required.

Ideal Experience

Strong ocean export experience (ideally FCL).
Ability to manage full export cycles independently.
Hands-on customs declaration experience.
Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple shipments.
Freight forwarding background.
EU road freight experience.
Knowledge of CFSP/IP customs procedures.
Familiarity with CNS, Destin8, Descartes 

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