Supply Chain Job - Shipping Operations and Insurance Coordinator - London

London
£50,000-70,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

27 days ago
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£50-70k plus generous benefits package
Permanent - Hybrid
Central London
Ref: 23113

Job Title: Shipping Operations and Insurance CoordinatorBenefits: Private Healthcare Scheme, Gym Membership, Cycle SchemeThe Skills You'll Need: Shipping, Soft Commodities, Insurance, Strong ExcelYour New Salary: £50-70k plus generous benefits packageHybrid: 3 days in office (Central London), 2 at homeStatus: Permanent RoleStart: ASAPWorking hours: 9-5.30pm Monday - Friday (37.5 hour week)Who You'll be Working For: International soft commodity merchant.To be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates:

Have a visa or right to work that is longer than two years
Logistics experience in soft commodities

Shipping Operations and Insurance Coordinator - What You'll be Doing:Working with the Trade team the individual you will be responsible for the physical shipment of cocoa beans to our customers.Duties will include:

Working with the Operations Manager to provide logistic support to the trading team.
Liaising with overseas operations, suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders and warehouse partners.
Monitoring of shipments and all related documentation.
Checking & processing invoices for payment and liaising with the Accounts team.
Timely and accurate entering of data to the in-house system.
Monitoring and handling of damages in accordance with FCC rules.
Assisting with Insurance Claims, submitting monthly insurance declarations and reporting.
Position keeping.
Providing management reports using Excel – working knowledge of Pivot tables, VLOOKUPS & IF functions desirable.

Shipping Operations and Insurance Coordinator - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

Proven experience in shipping/logistics within a similar environment.
Soft commodities related experience.
Highly organised with the ability to track and manage a variety of shipments within a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage a high volume of shipments with large quantities.
Prior experience of insurance.
Excellent communications skills.
The role will involve some travel, both to origin countries as well as 3PL/4PL providers across Europe (10-20%)

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