Shipping Coordinator

Due to continued expansion and company growth we now have a new opportunity for a Shipping Coordinator to join the team at Airedale. This role has responsibility for ensuring that all export orders (both equipment and spares) are shipped to the customers as per the approved method. This role will deal with internal departments including Sales and Spares Order Processing, Accounts, International Sales, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality Control and packing. Externally communicating with customers keeping them informed of the progress of their shipment and to advise of any problems.
Key Responsibilitie
sLiaise with other departments within Airedale (such as Order Processing, Manufacturing, Test, Accounts) to progress the order due for export
.Open communication with the customer to keep them informed of the progress of their orders and of the shipment details
.Negotiate freight rates with forwarders and agents. Cost does not always determine the outcome as at times the speed of the delivery will be more important than achieving a low rate
.A variety of shipping terms used so experience with Incoterms preferable but not essential
.Strive to ensure that the customer is receiving a good quality of service for the freight cost obtained whilst also ensuring that the company is able to provide this service at a reasonable return
.To advise the cost of freight for export quotations to our International Sales Engineers and also advise of any special requirements known e.g. if a crane is required for loading. If the method of shipment requested is unsuitable for the equipment being quoted for then the International Sales Engineers are made aware of this and given an alternative
.Liaise with customers for export orders being shipped under EXW terms to ensure their forwarder collects the goods on time
.Advise the customer how many trailers or containers may be needed
.Ensure that the company is complying with current legislation for export shipments. Examples of this would be Pre-Inspections and Chamber documentation
.Deal with local Chamber of Commerce for all certification and legalisation requirements
.Check and sign off all invoices received from our freight forwarders and agents to ensure they are correct and match the rates obtained
.Provide cover for the UK Shipping Team in the event of absence through either illness or holiday entitlement
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Skills & Experien
ceThe successful candidate should have the following skill
s:Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, both internally and external
lyExcellent organisational and time management skills with a strong attention to detai
l.Candidates with experience in Export Shipping preferable but not essentia
l.
About Aired
aleFormed in the UK in 1974, Airedale is a world leader in the delivery of innovative thermal management solutions in mission critical environments like data centr
es.
At our heart we’re a technology company, working with huge global colocation and hyperscale clients to design, build, install and optimise precision cooling systems that operate 24/7/365 in data centres all over the world. We are engineers, we are problem solvers and we are passionate about the role that air conditioning plays in an increasingly connected world. We’re also passionate about sustainability and we’re part of the Modine group, a global organization with fiscal 2022 revenues of $2.1 billion, who’s vision is to help engineer a cleaner, healthier wo
rld.
Prospective candidates must have proof that they have the right to work in th
e UK.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding the position. CVs will only be accepted directly by interested candidates and no speculative CVs will be acc
epted.