Transportation Coordinator

Are you an experienced Transportation Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator or Import/Export Coordinator with a background in international logistics?

Do you have experience coordinating inbound shipments, working with freight forwarders and ensuring goods move smoothly through customs and arrive at their destination on time?

We're supporting a global manufacturing organisation in Petersfield who are looking to recruit 2 Transportation Coordinators to join their Supply Chain team on an initial 4-month fixed-term contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on logistics experience who can hit the ground running within a busy, international supply chain environment.

What's the role all about?

As a Transportation Coordinator, you'll help coordinate inbound shipments across EMEA and the UK, including materials moving into manufacturing facilities and third-party manufacturing sites.

You'll take ownership of the track and trace process from origin through to final delivery, working closely with planners, freight forwarders, carriers, customs agents and destination sites.

A big part of the role is spotting potential delays before they become a problem, ensuring import and export documentation is accurate and keeping everyone updated on the progress of priority shipments.

What will you be doing?

Coordinate inbound transportation across UK and EMEA manufacturing locations

Track and trace shipments from origin through to final delivery

Plan and execute inbound shipments to ensure on-time delivery

Work closely with freight forwarders, carriers, handling agents, customs teams and internal planners

Identify potential transportation delays and proactively coordinate solutions

Ensure import and export documentation is accurate and complete

Help prevent shipments being delayed or held within customs

Coordinate the movement of components and finished materials

Prioritise shipments based on requirements at destination sites

Arrange freight capacity and book trucks for daily transportation requirements

Ensure priority shipments are loaded and dispatched in line with agreed schedules

Monitor and verify inbound product balances

Ensure transportation and EDI information is accurately reflected within internal systems

Produce and monitor daily logistics KPIs

Respond to queries and coordinate with the appropriate internal teams

Arrange special shipping requirements when necessary

Support transportation and supply chain improvement projects
What do you need?

We're looking for someone with:

Around 1–3 years' experience within transportation, freight forwarding, logistics or import/export

Experience coordinating international shipments

Good understanding of logistics and transportation processes

Knowledge of customs and import/export documentation

Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers or logistics providers

Strong organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Confidence working independently in a fast-changing environment

Excellent attention to detail

Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook

Strong written and verbal English
A commercial apprenticeship within Freight Forwarding/Logistics, Advanced Training in International Trade or equivalent practical experience would be beneficial.

Desirable

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

SAP

SAP EWM

Business Objects

Warehouse Management Systems

Customs and preferential regulations

EDI transportation messages

International manufacturing supply chains
About you

You'll be someone who understands that successful logistics is about more than booking transportation – it's about knowing where your shipments are, understanding what could delay them and taking action before that delay affects production.

You'll be:

Highly organised

Proactive and comfortable chasing actions

Calm when priorities change

Detail-focused

Confident communicating with multiple stakeholders

Able to prioritise effectively

Solutions-focused

Comfortable taking ownership of your workload

Someone who takes pride in getting things delivered on time
The details

Role: Transportation Coordinator

Location: Petersfield

Positions: 2 available

Contract: 4 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Area: Supply Chain / Logistics / Inbound Transportation

Hours: Full-time

Interested?

If you're an experienced Transportation Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Freight Forwarder, Import/Export Coordinator or Shipping Coordinator and are available for a 4-month FTC, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Kingdom People for a confidential discussion.

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