Freight Forwarder

WR Logistics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in Birmingham is seeking a Sea freight Imports Coordinator to manage import shipments end-to-end. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, efficiency, and outstanding customer service. Key responsibilities include coordinating seafreight import shipments and liaising with shipping lines. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of experience in Seafreight Imports and strong communication and coordination skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £37,000 and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Seafreight Imports working for a freight forwarder.
• Familiarity with freight forwarding software (any major platform).
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of seafreight import shipments.
• Complete and review customs entries (CDS).
• Liaise with shipping lines, overseas agents, and customers.
• Monitor and update shipments using freight software.
• Solve problems and ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and shipment documentation.

Skills

Seafreight Imports experience

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Tools

Freight forwarding software

Job description

Sea freight Imports Coordinator

Birmingham

Full-Time, Permanent

Up to £37,000 (DOE)

Are you experienced in Seafreight Imports and ready for your next career move? Join a growing, reputable freight forwarding company in Birmingham, where your skills and dedication will be valued - and rewarded with competitive pay, real growth potential.

Competitive salary up to £37,000

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Company pension scheme

Supportive, friendly team with real career progression and company that cares about their staff and retaining them.

Your Role

As a Seafreight Imports Coordinator, you'll manage import shipments end-to-end, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of seafreight import shipments
• Complete and review customs entries (CDS)
• Liaise with shipping lines, overseas agents, and customers
• Monitor and update shipments using freight software
• Solve problems and ensure on-time delivery
• Maintain accurate records and shipment documentation

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Seafreight Imports working for a freight forwarder
• Familiarity with freight forwarding software (any major platform)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a team player

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

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