Logistics Coordinator

A privately owned Freight Forwarder who specialise with Logistics services to and from Finland, Russia, CIS, Iran and Israel is seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator for their Northampton office. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for handling from start to finish all Import and Export Sea/Road and Rail Operations for Shipments across all Trade Lanes with a primary focus on Exports into Russia and Central Asia. The key duties will be: Receiving Bookings and organising required Transport/Equipment for Multimodal Shipments to/from Western Europe, Russia and Central Asia. Accurate preparation and completion of Export Cargo Documentation. Liaising directly via e-mail and telephone with Shippers, consignees, Shipping Lines, hauliers, Customs Agents, Stevedores, Forwarders and Overseas Offices. Provide accurate and consistent reports to customers, Tracking, Issues, Delivery Schedules etc. Data Entry into the in-house Transport and Accounts system. Must have strong communication skills both verbal and written, attention to detail is a necessity. To be highly customer orientated with ability to build strong, working relations. Good level of numeracy. High level of numeracy and be a quick learner and good level of computer literacy. Russian and/or Polish language will be a strong advantage and a good geographical knowledge of Russia and Central Asia is a necessity.