Air And Ocean Import Specialist

WR Logistics; Ringway; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

WR Logistics in Manchester is seeking an Air & Ocean Import Specialist to manage import shipments from start to finish. You will track freight, coordinate documentation and keep customers updated throughout the process.

You'll liaise with customers, carriers and overseas partners, manage operational data and billing, and ensure shipments run smoothly, accurately and on time. Previous air or ocean import experience is preferred, but motivated candidates at early stages will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in air or ocean import is preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Customer-focused and proactive with a problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing import shipments from start to finish.
• Tracking freight and keeping customers updated.
• Coordinating shipping and customs documentation.
• Liaising with customers, carriers, suppliers and overseas partners.
• Managing operational data and billing.
• Ensuring shipments run smoothly, accurately and on time.

Skills

Air import experience

Freight tracking

Customer coordination

Billing/data management

Job description

Air & Ocean Import Specialist - Manchester

Location: Manchester

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

• Managing import shipments from start to finish
• Tracking freight and keeping customers updated
• Coordinating shipping and customs documentation
• Liaising with customers, carriers, suppliers and overseas partners
• Managing operational data and billing
• Ensuring shipments run smoothly, accurately and on time

About You

Previous Air Freight or Ocean Freight Import experience would be ideal, although candidates earlier in their freight forwarding career will also be considered.

You’ll be organised, proactive, customer-focused and keen to develop within a business where there is genuine opportunity to progress.

What's On Offer

• £26,000 - £30,000 DOE, alongside a very strong benefits package.