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Shipping Manager

Job Details

  • Posted:31st March, 2025
  • Sector:Shipping, Freight Forwarding
  • Location:London, Greater London, United Kingdom
  • Job Ref:18122
  • Salary:£30,000 - £35,000

Shipping Manager - London, UK

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading B2B supplier of natural food ingredients to find a dedicated Shipping Manager based in London, UK.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Coordinate with customs agents and hauliers to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery to warehouses and customers.
  • Manage the company’s containerized shipments from global origins.
  • Ensure competitive pricing and services from shipping lines, customs agents, hauliers, and warehouses.
  • Process shipping invoices and monitor logistics costs.
  • Demonstrate strong commercial acumen to optimize shipping operations.
  • Handle and verify shipping documents, communicating with suppliers and customers worldwide.
  • Arrange FOB and FCA shipment bookings with shipping lines.
  • Maintain strong command of Microsoft Excel for logistics and shipping documentation.
  • Uphold attention to detail in all logistics and shipping processes.
  • Work effectively under pressure, managing tight deadlines and last-minute challenges.


What We're Looking For:

  • Commercially savvy with negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with shipping partners.
  • Significant experience in global logistics or import-export roles.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and capability to work under pressure.
  • Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with UK customs clearance processes.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK and EU import and export procedures


Interested? Reach out to Alchemy Global Talent Solutions today!

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