Sea Freight Export Coordinator

1 week ago


Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom WR Logistics Full time £36,000 - £175,000 per year

Sea Freight Export Coordinator

Location: Bradford, BD17

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE)

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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