Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Role:

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for coordinating shipments of stock, working with brand teams, internal cross functional teams and shipping suppliers to efficiently move stock to the desired locations in line with brand requirements.

Specifically, you will:

- Manage the shipping administration process, including the up keep of accurate records, consolidation of reports, and cataloguing of all shipping data.

- Prepare weekly reports on the status of incoming shipments.

- Check costs from freight forwarders and clearing agents against approved rates.

- Continuously track shipment progress and communicate delays, working closely with the Shipping Supervisor to address any shipment issues.

- Advise merchandisers and distribution centers of incoming shipments.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Requirements:

You will have/be:

- Experience working in a coordination or administration role - preferably within shipping, logistics or supply chain departments.

- High school/secondary school certificate.

- PC Literate, with a good working knowledge of Office tools.