Dynamic Ocean Import Coordinator

White Recruitment Construction; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

White Recruitment Construction in the UK is seeking an experienced Ocean Import Coordinator to join our freight forwarding team in Lichfield. You will manage ocean import shipments from origin to delivery, handling documentation, customs requirements, and communications with customers and overseas partners.

The role requires coordinating FCL and LCL imports, liaising with shipping lines, agents, hauliers and customs, scheduling vessels, arranging UK haulage, and maintaining accurate records to

Qualifications

• Experience in ocean freight forwarding, specifically import operations.
• Knowledge of UK ocean import process and documentation.
• Experience handling FCL/LCL shipments.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ocean import shipments from initial booking through to final delivery.
• Manage FCL and LCL import shipments from international origins into the UK.
• Liaise with shipping lines, overseas agents, hauliers, customs and customers.
• Monitor vessel schedules, arrivals, transhipments and delays; keep customers updated.
• Arrange UK haulage and final delivery requirements.
• Prepare and process import documentation (Bills of Lading, arrival notices, delivery instructions).
• Coordinate with customs to ensure timely clearance.
• Ensure all import information is received from overseas agents and customers.
• Handle shipment queries including delays and demurrage.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and update internal systems.
• Communicate with overseas offices and agents throughout the shipment lifecycle.

Job description

White Recruitment Construction in the UK is seeking an experienced Ocean Import Coordinator to join our freight forwarding team in Lichfield. You will manage ocean import shipments from origin to delivery, handling documentation, customs requirements, and communications with customers and overseas partners.

The role requires coordinating FCL and LCL imports, liaising with shipping lines, agents, hauliers and customs, scheduling vessels, arranging UK haulage, and maintaining accurate records to