Sea Freight Export Coordinator

Sea Freight Export Coordinator

Location: Bradford, UK

Salary: Competitive salary on offer depending on experience

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

This role is ideal for someone with a strong operational background in seafreight exports, excellent knowledge of carrier processes, and a commercial mindset to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end seafreight export shipments.
• Make carrier bookings, complete VGM submissions, and handle export customs entries.
• Prepare and issue Bills of Lading (B/L) instructions accurately and on time.
• Handle cross trade shipments, liaising with overseas partners and agents.
• Ensure compliance with international trade and export regulations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with carriers, agents, and clients.
• Provide excellent customer service, keeping clients updated throughout the process.
• Contribute to the company’s commercial success by spotting opportunities to upsell or improve services.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in export seafreight operations within a freight forwarding environment (essential).
• Strong understanding of international shipping processes and documentation.
• Experience with CargoWise is advantageous (but not essential).
• Knowledge of export customs requirements and cross trade procedures.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support sales opportunities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive, and growing freight forwarding business.
• Exposure to international markets and global trade lanes.
• Career development within a commercially focused environment.

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