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Posted 29 July, 2026

Trade Administration Co-ordinator

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK)
Ipswich, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Trade Administration Co-ordinator

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Full time, permanent

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We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our Commercial team as a Trade Administration Co-ordinator. You will be responsible for accurately managing contracts, spot quotes and tariffs, ensuring customer bookings are rated and validated correctly while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.

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How you will help us and what you can expect

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  • Ensuring all rates are filed in TMS as required.
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  • Determine, monitor and review that the system is capturing the correct rates, when rating the booking.
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  • Building relationships with Trade / bookings / documentation, accounts and SSC Brazil, to ensure we capture all the correct charges and any outstanding matters are resolved immediately.
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  • Ensure we follow up with the Trade for Geneva rate approvals. Highlighting areas of concerns to the supervisor.
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  • Liaising with Brazil SSC throughout each day to ensure all queries resolved and daily tasks completed.
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  • Investigating and resolving all MFTC errors.
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  • Resolving QMS queries.
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  • Completion of any relevant reports, checks and queries as required.
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  • Assist other colleagues/teams as and when required
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Skills and experience you’ll bring to us

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  • Ability to build relationships internally and externally
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  • Excellent administration skills
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  • Excellent communication and team work.
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  • Compliance with MSC's email etiquette and telephone policy.
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  • Attention to detail to minimise errors and loss to MSC.
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  • Ability to prioritise workloads.
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  • Flexible attitude and approach
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What we offer

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  • Competitive salary
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  • Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual)
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  • Generous pension scheme
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  • Life Assurance – 4x salary
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  • 22 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve
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  • Free parking (within walking distance from the office)
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  • On-site artisan restaurant
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  • Discounted gym membership
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  • Cycle to work scheme
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  • Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
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  • Buy or sell holiday scheme
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  • Christmas club saving
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  • MSC Cruises friends and family discount
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  • Full induction day and training provided
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  • Learning and development opportunities
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  • Dress for the day policy/modern office environment
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