The Pilot Group – Shipping Coordinator Our businesses cover electrical wholesale, energy management, and traffic control systems, working across a wide range of commercial and industrial applications - This role sits specifically in ESL who are one of the businesses that make up the group– they are in essence a global trading business. ESL connects the demand and supply of electrical components. As the world shifts to a more electric future, ESL helps customers procure their needs in this space by thinking and operating differently. The company joins supply chains together in a simple and easy-to-deliver way. We operate globally offering fast deliveries and making things easy both for our customers and our suppliers, developing long-term relationships with them. ESL is headquartered in Manchester and operates with a strong international presence. It was founded by two female entrepreneurs 17 years ago (both are still in the business) and the company has 75 amazing people with brilliant skills. We are now on a journey to build on this fabulous platform to create an even more connected and more automated environment that delivers outstanding service to our chosen markets. Key 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 -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) Recruitment Agencies: 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. Recruitment Candidate Privacy Policy | The Pilot Group