Freight Coordinator

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion.  Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise. 

YOUR ROLE

Our operation in Shannon is looking for a Freight Coordinator to join the team where you will take responsibility for ensuring the smooth and efficient daily running of imports & exports. 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Manage import and export shipments from collection through to final delivery, ensuring shipments are handled efficiently
• Organise and coordinate shipment collections and deliveries, monitoring progress throughout the shipment lifecycle and ensuring all key milestones are updated accurately and on time.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, local and overseas offices, airlines, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth shipment operations.
• Monitor shipments closely, identify potential delays or operational issues, and escalate any problems to the relevant Supervisor or Manager in a timely manner.
• Prepare and manage all required shipping and customs documentation, ensuring paperwork is accurate and complete before being submitted to customs brokers.
• Liaise with customs brokerage teams to support customs clearance, including preparing and providing the necessary documentation and commercial invoices for customs declarations.
• Ensure all relevant systems are accurately and promptly updated with shipment information and milestone events and shipments are billed and invoiced accurately and within required timescales.
• Ensure full compliance with Irish Revenue regulations, government requirements, and IATA security standards. 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience  in air freight operations, ideally within a freight forwarding environment. You will have a good understanding of air freight terminology and documentation, including AWBs, MAWBs and customs documentation. Strong IT skills are essential, with experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.   Strong time management, organisational skills and excellent communication skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. You should be confident working independently as well as part of a team and have a professional, customer-focused approach with an excellent telephone manner.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates  in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for  every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.