Ocean & Road Freight Coordinator

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. -

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