Shipping Manager

We are looking for someone who can take full ownership of all international shipping operations within the business, as well as the day-to-day running and development of this small department. We are looking for someone who has experience in fine art and high value goods and can bring ideas and improvements to the business

Initially, you would be the sole person within the department, however the long-term plan is for you to help grow and scale the department over time, including eventually recruiting and building your own team as the business continues to grow.

Based near to Heathrow the hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm Salary 40-45k

Duties Include:

Manage all export and import shipments end-to-end
Coordinate international freight movements by air, sea and road
Liaise with airlines, shipping lines, freight partners and overseas agents
Prepare international shipping quotations
Obtain and manage freight rates from suppliers and agents
Build accurate operational costings
Support pricing strategy and margin control
Coordinate with warehouse and transport teams
Manage shipping workflow within Salesforce
Help improve systems, workflow and operational structure

Required Skills

Experience within international shipping, freight forwarding or specialist logistics
Experience preparing freight quotations and operational costings
Strong understanding of import/export operations
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously
Strong IT and systems capability