Posted 22 July, 2026
Ocean Freight Planning Coordinator
Detail2 Limited
Manchester, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Ocean Freight Planning Coordinator - Shipping & Freight - Manchester - Up to £28,000About the Company Our client is one of the UK's leading international freight forwarding and logistics providers, delivering comprehensive road, sea, air, and supply chain solutions to customers worldwide. With a strong reputation for service excellence and continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Ocean Freight Planning Coordinator to join their busy Manchester operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive logistics professional to play a key role in coordinating international transport operations, ensuring shipments move efficiently while delivering exceptional service to customers and overseas partners.Ocean Freight Planning Coordinator - The details\n
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- Competitive salary \n
- Company pension scheme \n
- Ongoing training and professional development \n
- Career progression opportunities within a well established international logistics business \n
- Supportive and collaborative working environment \n
- Full-time, permanent position \n
- Opportunity to work with a respected leader in the freight forwarding industry \n
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- Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics, transport planning, or international shipping \n
- Good understanding of import and export transport operations \n
- Excellent organisational and time management skills \n
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple departments and external partners \n
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy \n
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast paced operational environment \n
- Strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications \n
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment \n
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- Knowledge of customs procedures and HMRC import/export requirements \n
- Understanding of Dangerous Goods Regulations \n
- Experience using freight forwarding or transport management systems \n
- Previous experience coordinating international road freight, sea freight, or multimodal transport \n
- Knowledge of logistics planning and load optimisation \n
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- Coordinate international import and export shipments from booking through to delivery \n
- Arrange transport movements and prepare all associated shipping documentation \n
- Plan vehicle loads in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, working closely with other branches and planning teams \n
- Liaise with warehouses, transport providers, overseas offices, and internal departments to coordinate loading and delivery schedules \n
- Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve issues that may impact transit times \n
- Keep Customer Relationship Teams updated on shipment status and any operational changes \n
- Ensure partner accounting and job costing are completed accurately and within required timescales \n
- Process transport documentation in accordance with HMRC customs requirements \n
- Maintain accurate records across internal systems and ensure all documentation is up to date \n
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with international partners and internal stakeholders \n
- Identify and pass potential customer opportunities to the relevant sales or customer relationship teams \n
- Support claims administration by gathering information and escalating issues where required \n
- Prepare operational reports and management information as requested \n
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, customs regulations, dangerous goods legislation, quality standards, and health and safety requirements \n
