Shipping Coordinator (32200-04)

Volvo Construction Equipment, a business area within the Volvo Group, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of construction equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, articulated haulers, road development equipment and compact equipment.Production facilities are located in Europe, Asia, North America and Latin America.The turnover for 2006 reached SEK 40,6 billion.The number of employees is app.14 000.The division has app.100 employees based in Eskilstuna and another 200 in different regional hubs and owned dealers.Volvo Construction Equipment AB, International Division is now looking for a: SHIPPING COORDINATOR The position holder handles all type of matters related to shipment of machines and attachments from order to invoice, for all markets within Region International.Main responsibilities: Negotiate and come to an agreement on freight costs for areas or countries where no freight contacts exists within the Volvo Construction Equipment group Plan and arrange the transportation of machines and adequate equipment from all Volvo Construction Equipment factories Arrange inspections of the goods from an authorized firm, when a customer or country so requires Issue proper shipping documents in accordance with Letter of Credits and contracts Coordinate deliveries of parts with machine deliveries Invoice machine and attachment deliveries Keep up to date with valid laws and regulations related to shipping matters and its documentation in the actual countries Qualifications: Economic and/or administrative education Experience in shipping Experience in handling Letters of Credit Fluent in English.Spanish and/or French is qualifying.Coordination ability Experience in working in an international environment and interest for different cultures Ability to work well under pressure, independently as well as in teams