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Position: Freight Coordinator Location: Southampton Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 DOE Bennett and Game are currently partnering with a leading and fast-growing global procurement and supply chain specialist. They are seeking an experienced and proactive Freight Logistics Coordinator to join the team from their Southampton office. Job Overview Coordinate both import and export shipments via air and sea freight for international customers and suppliers Act as the main point of contact for managing shipments with external freight partners from origin to destination Develop and maintain strong working relationships with freight partners and negotiate competitive transport rates Prepare and manage all shipping documentation and transport paperwork (excluding customs clearance) Issue shipment notifications and progress updates to internal stakeholders and customers in a timely manner Organise collections and deliveries with overseas suppliers, carriers, and UK receiving points Monitor shipment progress, proactively resolving delays or issues and keeping stakeholders informed Job Requirements Proven experience working as a Freight Forwarder, Freight Coordinator, or in a similar international logistics role Experience handling international shipments, across both air and sea freight Good understanding of end-to-end freight movements and international transport processes (customs not required) Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with overseas agents, suppliers, and freight partners Able to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment Salary & Benefits Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 DOE Monday to Friday office hours Free on-site parking and modern office environment Company pension 21 days holiday (rising annually to 25) + your birthday off Sick pay (after probation) and private medical cover after 3 years Smart-casual dress code and relaxed, supportive team culture Regular team lunches, socials, and events Laptop provided and genuine career progression opportunities Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ