892 Shipping Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Role: Assistant Shipping Manager
Location: Bromborough
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £37,000 DOE + bonus scheme
Type: Monday-Friday days

Russell Taylor Group are seeking an Assistant Shipping Manager to support our client's international logistics and fulfilment operations.

This role is ideal for effective logistics professionals with strong leadership experience and an impeccable eye for detail.

The role:

• Manage all aspects of logistics (air, sea, and road) and communicate with carriers to guarantee on-time, economical delivery.
li>Manage and instruct the packing team to improve workflow effectiveness and guarantee quality assurance.
• Comply with international trade standards when creating packing lists, invoices, customs declarations, and other shipment documentation.
• Share information and address any shipping-related concerns with internal teams, freight forwarders, and suppliers on a regular basis.
• Proactively look for ways to streamline logistics procedures and cut expenses.
• Use ERP & WMS to track shipments and deliver performance reports.

The candidate:

• 5 years' experience in shipping and logistics
• 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role
• Knowledge of freight methods
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulousness to guarantee order accuracy and eliminate delays.
• Previous experience using an ERP and Warehouse Management System
• A thorough understanding of customs documentation and UK HMRC regulations is required.

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The Warehouse, Logistics, Shipping & Demand Planner plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the company's supply chain operations by blending analytical expertise with cross-functional collaboration. This position leverages data from marketing, sales, finance, and retail partners to accurately forecast product demand and align inventory flow with business objectives. It also ensures seamless outbound shipping coordination to meet customer expectations efficiently and cost-effectively.

Demand Planning:

• Own and manage all forecasting activities related to assigned customers and product lines.

•Questioning the Sales forecast viability of the company provided by third party.

•Develop and refine statistical demand models using historical trends and syndicated data (e.g., IRI).

•Integrate business intelligence and input from sales, marketing, finance, and retailer replenishment analysts.

•Facilitate monthly forecasting reviews with cross-functional partners to ensure forecast alignment.

•Monitor forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

Shipping & Logistics Coordination:

•Oversee outbound shipment schedules and carrier relationships to ensure timely delivery.

•Align shipping activities with demand plans to minimize delays, reduce costs, and maintain service levels.

•Ensure compliance with global shipping documentation and regulatory requirements.

•Collaborate with warehouse operations and freight providers to resolve issues and optimize transport performance.

Inventory & Supply Alignment:

•Translate demand plans into actionable inventory strategies, supporting new launches and product phase-outs.

•Anticipate and mitigate stock imbalances, including slow-moving or obsolete inventory.

•Analyze replenishment and shipping data to support procurement and logistics decisions.

• 1st contact with the Warehouse and supervising the KPIs together with the Finance Manager.

Background : Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field

Systems Expertise : Skilled in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and forecasting tools

Logistics Acumen : Understanding of global shipping practices and carrier coordination

Strategic Mindset: Ability to balance operational detail with broader supply chain goals

Experience: Minimum of 3 years in demand planning, logistics, or supply chain roles

Competencies

Technical Skills: Excel (advanced), ERP systems (e.g., SAP APO), forecasting tools

Analytical Skills: Strong data interpretation and statistical modelling capabilities

Communication: Clear reporting and cross-functional collaboration

Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Salary : 45K-48K (based on experience)

Project Manager | Order Management/ EDI | £500p/day (IIR35) | Maidstone, Kent (4 days onsite)

Our client is supporting an end client in the consumer goods sector, and they're looking for an experienced Project Manager with Order Management and EDI expertise.

This role requires not just technical project delivery skills, but also excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership qualitie.

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Job Title: Shipping and Logistics Manager

Location: Regent, Liverpool L20 8DF

Salary: 40,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Mon-Thursday 9am - 5.00pm and 9am-4.00pm on Friday

About the Company:

S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers. Our core purpose is to "Feed the nation and be a place where everyone can reach their full potential".

We have just been awarded the Investors In People standard and are embarking on a new era to attain Silver with our ultimate goal Platinum. In order to do this, we need people that are willing to drive our Goals and Ambitions and continually improve and develop themselves as individuals, with our full support.

We are looking to build on our Team of great people by employing individuals that are aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues/team; collaborative).

We have been trading for over 100 years and have a great heritage. Come and join us - it's a great place to work!

About the role:

We are looking to employ an experienced Shipping and Logistics Manager as part of our team in our Liverpool office.

Managing the import and inbound logistics of S&B Herba Liverpool, main areas being: -

• Produce and review relevant schedules, monitoring shipments in relation to contracts
• Liaising with relevant port authorities for intake vessels, stores and issues
• Management of import documentation
• Administration and liaison with HM Customs, payment of duties and customs clearances, plus applications / management of import licences and tariff rate quotas (TRQs), including relevant audits
• Liaising with shipping lines and relevant agencies related to import and vessel discharge
• Liaising with inland hauliers (bulk and containers) to stores and to our sites
• Management of customs warehouses, plus other relevant warehouse and storage facilities
• Management of relevant local inventory
• Internal communication with Ebro Group Companies, Supply Chain, Technical and the Liverpool site, plus others
• Controlling costs associated with imports and storage, informing accounts team / management
• Review of intake data
• System administration including stock receipts, purchase orders, invoices
• Relevant quality control and reporting
• Liaising with customers of food waste products
• Physical checks of silo stocks plus other stores. Checking stock movements and stocktaking
• Collaboration with and limited holiday cover for Shipping Manager at our Fulbourn site

About you:

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Import experience preferably within a food or FMCG environment
• Experience of working with HM customs, shipping lines, logistics providers, storage agents plus others involved with inbound movement of goods. Able to co-ordinate between such agencies and problem solve where required
• Preferably educated to degree level or similar with relevant qualifications / formal training in import / logistics management
• Great communication skills
• Microsoft office suite, plus experience in ERP systems (JDE preferred)
• Able to manage and prioritise workload

Benefits:

• Cycle to Work Scheme available
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• 25 days (plus bank holidays)
• Personal & Professional Development

Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with experience of: Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Goods In Coordinator, Import Co-Ordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Shipment Coordinator, Export, Transport Manager may also be considered for this role

Job Title: Shipping and Logistics Manager

Location: Regent, Liverpool L20 8DF

Salary: 40,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Mon-Thursday 9am - 5.00pm and 9am-4.00pm on Friday

About the Company:

S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers. Our core purpose is to "Feed the nation and be a place where everyone can reach their full potential".

We have just been awarded the Investors In People standard and are embarking on a new era to attain Silver with our ultimate goal Platinum. In order to do this, we need people that are willing to drive our Goals and Ambitions and continually improve and develop themselves as individuals, with our full support.

We are looking to build on our Team of great people by employing individuals that are aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues/team; collaborative).

We have been trading for over 100 years and have a great heritage. Come and join us - it's a great place to work!

About the role:

We are looking to employ an experienced Shipping and Logistics Manager as part of our team in our Liverpool office.

Managing the import and inbound logistics of S&B Herba Liverpool, main areas being: -

• Produce and review relevant schedules, monitoring shipments in relation to contracts
• Liaising with relevant port authorities for intake vessels, stores and issues
• Management of import documentation
• Administration and liaison with HM Customs, payment of duties and customs clearances, plus applications / management of import licences and tariff rate quotas (TRQs), including relevant audits
• Liaising with shipping lines and relevant agencies related to import and vessel discharge
• Liaising with inland hauliers (bulk and containers) to stores and to our sites
• Management of customs warehouses, plus other relevant warehouse and storage facilities
• Management of relevant local inventory
• Internal communication with Ebro Group Companies, Supply Chain, Technical and the Liverpool site, plus others
• Controlling costs associated with imports and storage, informing accounts team / management
• Review of intake data
• System administration including stock receipts, purchase orders, invoices
• Relevant quality control and reporting
• Liaising with customers of food waste products
• Physical checks of silo stocks plus other stores. Checking stock movements and stocktaking
• Collaboration with and limited holiday cover for Shipping Manager at our Fulbourn site

About you:

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Import experience preferably within a food or FMCG environment
• Experience of working with HM customs, shipping lines, logistics providers, storage agents plus others involved with inbound movement of goods. Able to co-ordinate between such agencies and problem solve where required
• Preferably educated to degree level or similar with relevant qualifications / formal training in import / logistics management
• Great communication skills
• Microsoft office suite, plus experience in ERP systems (JDE preferred)
• Able to manage and prioritise workload

Benefits:

• Cycle to Work Scheme available
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• 25 days (plus bank holidays)
• Personal & Professional Development

Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with experience of: Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Goods In Coordinator, Import Co-Ordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Shipment Coordinator, Export, Transport Manager may also be considered for this role

Group Technical Manager (Shipping Fleet)

£95,000 - £100,000 + up to 25% bonus + Private Medical + DIS + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Hybrid working + Company Benefits

Aberdeen

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Group Technical Manager with a Chief Engineer Unlimited qualification looking to own ultimate responsibility for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective performance of a fleet of ships.

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Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Support

Are you looking to work for an well renowned international company? Are you looking to advance your career with in a rabidly growing company? If you answered yes then please read on!

We re recruiting for a growing logistics and fulfilment operation who is seeking two WMS Technical Support professionals, to join its newly established bonded warehouse in Feltham. This is a key opportunity to be part of a hands-on operations team during a period of expansion and change, where warehouse services are being brought in-house for the first time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and verify all dispatch-related documentation, including load sheets
li>Manage and update barcode records, maintaining a high standard of data accuracy across internal systems
• Ensure the Warehouse Management System (WMS) is up to date and running efficiently
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues within the system, including data discrepancies or operational errors
• Review and interpret sales and stock usage data to highlight trends, gaps, or inconsistencies
• Support general administrative tasks within the warehouse as needed

What We’re Looking For:

< i>Hands-on experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Solid background in data analysis and confident handling large data sets
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas
• Background in a warehouse, logistics, fulfilment, or FMCG setting

Working shift a shifts - 4 on 2 off or 5 on 3 off.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong operational background and technical mindset to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

If you have the experience and are ready for a new challenge, please apply with your CV.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Support

Are you looking to work for an well renowned international company? Are you looking to advance your career with in a rabidly growing company? If you answered yes then please read on!

We re recruiting for a growing logistics and fulfilment operation who is seeking two WMS Technical Support professionals, to join its newly established bonded warehouse in Feltham. This is a key opportunity to be part of a hands-on operations team during a period of expansion and change, where warehouse services are being brought in-house for the first time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and verify all dispatch-related documentation, including load sheets
li>Manage and update barcode records, maintaining a high standard of data accuracy across internal systems
• Ensure the Warehouse Management System (WMS) is up to date and running efficiently
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues within the system, including data discrepancies or operational errors
• Review and interpret sales and stock usage data to highlight trends, gaps, or inconsistencies
• Support general administrative tasks within the warehouse as needed

What We’re Looking For:

< i>Hands-on experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Solid background in data analysis and confident handling large data sets
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas
• Background in a warehouse, logistics, fulfilment, or FMCG setting

Working shift a shifts - 4 on 2 off or 5 on 3 off.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong operational background and technical mindset to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

If you have the experience and are ready for a new challenge, please apply with your CV.