Import Coordinator

Confidential; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Standard holidays + bank holidays

Job summary

Confidential, based in Tilbury at the heart of the shipping industry in the Southeast, seeks an Import Coordinator to manage LCL import operations across air and deep-sea freight.

You will use Multifreight, CNS and Destin 8 to track shipments, prepare documents, liaise with airlines, and ensure on-time releases while complying with regulations and company policy.

This full-time role offers Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00, a pension, and standard holidays, with 30,000–35,000 GBP per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in LCL import operations.
• Strong understanding of air and sea freight processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with airlines, clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the import process for LCL shipments from origin to destination.
• Utilise Multifreight, CNS and Destin 8 to manage and track shipments.
• Monitor and track air cargo shipments, provide updates to clients and internal teams.
• Obtain necessary releases from airlines and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with airlines for cargo releases and collections and address delays.
• Organise collection of cargo from airlines within allocated time and coordinate with transport providers.
• Prepare and process import documentation including customs declarations and delivery orders.
• Resolve issues related to import shipments and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

LCL import operations

Air & deep-sea freight processes

Communication skills

Tools

Multifreight

CNS

Destin 8

Job description

Job Profile: Import Coordinator

Import Coordinator - Job Overview

Streamline Search are recruiting on behalf of our client. Our client has been established for nearly 50 years and are experienced in the Freight and Logistics industry. They are based in Tilbury at the heart of the shipping industry in the Southeast. They handle importations and exportations of all/any cargos by multimodal means- Air, Sea, Road & Rail. They are looking for a LCL Import Operator with experience of all modes of transport to enhance their busy team.

Import Coordinator - Job Responsibilities

• - Manage the import process for LCL shipments, ensuring timely and accurate coordination of air and deep-sea freight from point of origin to destination.
• - Utilise Multifreight, CNS, and Destin 8 systems to manage and track shipments, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• - Monitor and track air cargo shipments, providing regular updates to clients and internal teams on shipment status.
• - Obtain necessary releases from airlines, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
• - Communicate effectively with airline sheds to arrange cargo releases and collections, addressing any issues or delays promptly.
• - Organise and manage the collection of cargo from airlines within the limited free time allowed, coordinating with transport providers to ensure timely pickups.
• - Prepare and process all relevant import documentation, including customs declarations, shipping documents, and delivery orders.
• - Resolve any issues related to import shipments, including delays, documentation discrepancies, or customs queries.
• - Ensure all import activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

Import Coordinator - Job Requirements

• - Minimum of 2 years' experience in LCL import operations, with a focus on air and deep-sea freight.
• - Hands-on experience with Multifreight, CNS, and Destin 8 systems.
• - Strong understanding of the logistics industry, including air and sea freight processes, customs regulations, and carrier requirements.
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with airlines, clients, and internal teams.

Import Coordinator - Job Remunerations

• - Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:00
• - £30,000 - £35,000
• - Standard holiday plus bank holidays
• - Company pension