Due to continued expansion and company growth, we now have a new opportunity for a Shipping Coordinator to join the team at Airedale. This role has responsibility for ensuring that all export orders (both equipment and spares) are shipped to the customers as per the approved method. This role will deal with internal departments including Sales and Spares Order Processing, Accounts, International Sales, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality Control, and packing, while also externally communicating with customers to keep them informed of the progress of their shipment and to advise of any problems.
The Role
* Liaise with other departments within Airedale (such as Order Processing, Manufacturing, Test, Accounts) to progress the order due for export.
* Open communication with the customer to keep them informed of the progress of their orders and of the shipment details.
* Negotiate freight rates with forwarders and agents, considering both cost and delivery speed.
* A variety of shipping terms used; experience with Incoterms preferable but not essential.
* Strive to ensure that the customer receives a good quality of service for the freight cost while ensuring reasonable returns for the company.
* Advise the cost of freight for export quotations to our International Sales Engineers and highlight any special requirements known.
* Liaise with customers for export orders being shipped under EXW terms to ensure their forwarder collects the goods on time.
* Advise the customer on the number of trailers or containers needed.
* Ensure compliance with current legislation for export shipments, including Pre-Inspections and Chamber documentation.
* Deal with the local Chamber of Commerce for all certification and legalisation requirements.
* Check and sign off all invoices received from our freight forwarders and agents to ensure they are correct and match the rates obtained.
Skills & Experience
* Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, both internally and externally.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.
* Experience in Export Shipping preferable but not essential.
About Airedale
Formed in the UK in 1974, Airedale is a world leader in the delivery of innovative thermal management solutions in mission-critical environments like data centres. We are engineers, problem solvers, and passionate about the role that air conditioning plays in an increasingly connected world. We’re also passionate about sustainability and are part of the Modine group, a global organization with fiscal 2022 revenues of $2.1 billion, whose vision is to help engineer a cleaner, healthier world.
Prospective candidates must have proof that they have the right to work in the UK.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding the position. CVs will only be accepted directly from interested candidates, and no speculative CVs will be accepted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,038.00-£31,934.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: STS23
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