Ocean Export Operations

Ocean Export Coordinator
Up to £35,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits
Location: Office-Based – Birmingham

I’m currently partnering with a highly successful, international organisation within the global supply chain and wholesale distribution sector. This business operates on a worldwide scale, moving large volumes of goods across international markets, and is known for its strong values, people-first culture, and award-winning workplace environment.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an Ocean Export Coordinator to join their busy and supportive logistics team.

What’s On Offer

This organisation genuinely invests in its people and has created a workplace culture that sets it apart.

Reward & Recognition

• Salary up to £35,000 (dependent on experience)

• Bonus paid twice per year

• Two Employee of the Month awards with £75 Amazon vouchers

Award-Winning Workplace

• Accredited “Great Place to Work” Award achieved in October

• Quarterly anonymous employee engagement surveys – your voice truly matters

Health & Wellbeing

• Health care cash plan (Vitality or similar)

• Retail discount cash plan

Culture & Community

• Weekly office food van (Mexican, Indian, BBQ and more)

• Fully paid Annual Summer Company Event

• Fully paid Annual Christmas Party

• Regular team social events

Work-Life Balance & Lifestyle

• 33 days holiday

• Free electric car charging at the office

• Discount on purchasing a bike

Development

• Access to a full training suite and ongoing development support

The Role

As an Ocean Export Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end ocean export shipments, ensuring efficient, compliant and timely movement of goods internationally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating FCL & LCL ocean export shipments from booking to final delivery

• Liaising with carriers, freight forwarders, customs agents and overseas offices

• Preparing and checking export documentation (Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, etc.)

• Ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations and customs requirements

• Tracking shipments and proactively resolving any issues or delays

• Providing excellent service to internal stakeholders and external partners

• Maintaining accurate records within internal systems

This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who thrives on organisation, communication, and attention to detail.

About You

• Previous experience in ocean export freight forwarding or international logistics

• Strong knowledge of export documentation and customs procedures

• Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

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