International Shipping Coordinator

International Shipping Coordinator

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this along with ourvalues of Innovative Responsible and Together create our Purpose Smart scienceto improve lives. With over 5000 employees globally we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture throughaccountability collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda you will bepart of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious2030 Growth Strategy were looking for a International Shipping Coordinator toorganise and provide timely and professional product delivery ensuringlegal compliance accurate and timely information and documentation into eachcustomer region.

Who Were Looking For:

• You will have excellent communication skills capable of building effective working relationships.
• You must have a good level of attention to detail to ensure work is produced to a high standard and communications and arrangements are accurate.
• At times you may need to work to tight deadlines and therefore you should be capable of prioritising your workload and working under pressure.
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths at grades C or above you will have previously worked in an administrative role in a fast paced environment.
• You must be fully competent with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Previous Export Shipping experience is desirable but not essential.
• SAP user experience advantageousis desirable but not essential.
• Administration or Microsoft based qualificationsis desirable but not essential.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Prepare maintain communicate and coordinate shipment documentation covering diverse service requirements
• Managing the relationships with external companies (UK & abroad) to ensure compliance with regulatory/legal requirements
• Negotiate freight rates and select suppliers based on quality specialisation and value; managing costs and ensuring that amount is covered in the shipment
• Ensure all deliveries are prioritised and dealt with in a timely collections or deliveries to meet the customer specified delivery date
• Own the delivery relationship with customers ensuring quick and accurate feedback on progress dealing with any problems in a timely manner
• Create cost documents in SAP in order for accounts department to pay suppliers
• Influence a broad range of internal contacts to ensure timely provision of information to meet customer needs
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in administrative systems

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites

Inaddition to the benefits above employees also have access to a salarysacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company) Cycle to Work scheme*Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to numberof health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

*Pleasenote salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process please email

Why Croda

At Croda we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and guided by our values ofResponsible Innovative and Together we are passionate about building aninclusive collaborative and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is anequal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications fromsuitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disabilityage sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternityreligion or belief.

Required Experience:

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