Shipping Co-ordinator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Pilot Group

Pilot Group
Pilot Group
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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Shipping Coordinator
ESL is an international trader that sells a huge range of specialised electrical products.

Our team have years of experience in sourcing and supplying distribution, automation, control, switchgear, and lighting products from leading brands including Schneider, ABB, Eaton, Legrand and Hager.

We understand exactly what keeps our customers happy to fulfil their orders. We pride ourselves on service finding the right product, price, and delivery to meet our customers' specifications.

We hold our own stock which allows us to supply fast while working with an extensive global sourcing network to obtain anything not in our inventory, allowing us to be nibble and find solutions for our customer's needs.

Our customers enjoy working with ESL, safe in the knowledge that we work extremely hard and always go the extra mile for your business.


Our office is in Manchester on Carnarvon Street near the Printworks, and we have warehouses in Manchester, Holland and the USA.


Job Description - Shipping Coordinator


Responsible for providing first class support to the Shipping Department, the role of the Shipping Coordinator is to work closely with freight forwarders and internal teams to ensure on time shipments inbound and outbound.

The role requires a forward thinker who can prioritise tasks to meet the needs of the department.

**Role responsibilities

  • Shipping Coordinator*
  • Prepare documentation, maintain records, and coordinate the logistics for shipments imports and exports.
  • Manage and issue reports including responding to any inquiries regarding status of shipments and shipments histories.
  • Track and provide routing information for incoming and outgoing shipments from departure to arrival at correct destination.
  • Ensure the correct processes and procedures are adopted for dealing with different shipments (e.g., Air or Road, import or export).
  • Liaise with Freight Forwarders to ensure accurate information is being communicated and received.
  • Liaise with warehouse department on a regular basis to ensure they are fully aware of incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Liaise with accounts team to ensure accurate shipping charges/invoices are created and correctly authorized.
  • Prepare quotations.
  • Ensure any required administrative duties are completed for each shipment.
  • Prepare for same day shipments liaise with courier services as required.
**Person specification

  • Shipping Coordinator*
  • A strong communicator (both written and verbal) with attention to detail
  • Organised with excellent time management skills
  • High levels of drive and enthusiasm
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Able to prioritise, and work to deadlines without supervision
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a relationship builder
  • Resilient and driven with strong IT skills (experience of Microsoft Office and Excel)

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The Pilot Group operates a strict PSL and will not accept any unsolicited CVs sent to any member, employee, representative or business unit of the Pilot Group.

Any unsolicited introduction will be treated as a CV 'sent in kind' and as such The Pilot Group rejects all liability to pay any such fees for an unsolicited introduction.

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