Hybrid Ocean Import Operations Specialist

First Choice Staff; Galleywood; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Staff is seeking two Ocean Import Operations Coordinators in Chelmsford. The role involves liaising between customers, suppliers and transport companies to ensure efficient deliveries.

Key duties include managing all aspects of the import process, obtaining and sharing information, and ensuring documentation is in place. Hybrid working is available after an induction period.

Qualifications

• Experience of the Asian market preferred.
• Seafreight Import start to finish experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the import process.
• Obtain and communicate information to ensure customer needs are met.
• Liaise with suppliers, forwarders and agents for up-to-date shipment information.
• Keep customers informed of shipment progress.
• Provide transport companies with delivery information to meet requirements.
• Ensure documentation is on file and followed as instructed.
• Maintain files ensuring costed and billed procedures are followed.
• Cover export operations when required.
• Perform other duties as required by management for smooth operations.

Skills

Import operations

Customer liaison

Documentation management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

First Choice Staff is seeking two Ocean Import Operations Coordinators in Chelmsford. The role involves liaising between customers, suppliers and transport companies to ensure efficient deliveries.

Key duties include managing all aspects of the import process, obtaining and sharing information, and ensuring documentation is in place. Hybrid working is available after an induction period.