Freight Coordinator

Role: Senior Freight CoordinatorLocation: DoncasterSalary: 35,000 – 40,000

The Role

The role as Senior Freight Coordinator will see you sit at the centre of inbound freight – managing shipments across sea, air, and road, ensuring product lands on time, in full, and in the most cost-effective way possible.

You’ll be dealing with a mix of suppliers, forwarders, and internal stakeholders – so the ability to challenge, prioritise, and make decisions is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing inbound freight from international and domestic suppliers through to DC delivery
• Planning and booking containers, tracking shipments, and staying ahead of issues
• Proactively resolving delays before they impact stock availability
• Working closely with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers
• Holding partners accountable on service, cost, and performance
• Ensuring all documentation and customs requirements are accurate and compliant
• Monitoring freight spend, approving invoices, and spotting cost leakage
• Reducing demurrage, detention, and unnecessary storage costs
• Aligning closely with buying, planning, and warehouse teams during peak periods

Key Experiences

• Proven experience in freight forwarding, shipping, or inbound logistics (Ideally as a Senior Freight Coordinator)
• Strong understanding of international freight (sea freight essential, air/road a bonus)
• Confident working with forwarders, carriers, and suppliers globally
• Good grasp of customs processes, documentation, and Incoterms
• Commercially aware – someone who cares about cost, not just movement
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise when everything is urgent