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Croda International Shipping Coordinator
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.
We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.
As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a International Shipping Coordinator to organise and provide timely and professional product delivery, ensuring legal compliance, accurate and timely information and documentation into each customer region.
Who We’re 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 advantageous is desirable but not essential.
- Administration or Microsoft based qualifications is desirable but not essential.
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What You’ll 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 fashion.
- Plan 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
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In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
Please note 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 issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.
Why Croda?
At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.
Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
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