Import Coordinator (Sea Freight)

Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading logistics company in Slough is seeking an experienced Import Coordinator to handle ocean freight shipments. The role requires strong customer service skills, experience in a similar field, and advantageous knowledge of Customs Declaration Service (CDS). The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and team player, capable of managing their workload effectively. A competitive salary of £26-28k per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential for this role.
• Experience with Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is advantageous.
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner.
• Team player willing to assist other departments when required.

Responsibilities

• Managing ocean freight shipments from A to Z.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements while submitting customs declarations.
• Arrange containers delivery according to warehouse capacity.
• Monitor shipment processes and proactively update clients.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

Import Coordinator (Sea Freight)

Slough

Recruitment Solutions are working with a market leading business within the Logistics Sector. Due to continued growth we are looking for an experienced Import Coordinator, specifically within sea / ocean freight, to join the well established team, based out of Slough.

The Import Coordinator is responsible for liaising between customers, suppliers and transport companies to ensure efficient deliverie

Job summary

• Slough
• 9am - 5 : 30pm hours per week
• Temp-to-perm
• £26-28k p / annum

About the role

General Duties as an Import Coordinator

• Managing ocean freight shipments from A to Z
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring clients satisfaction through effective communication and problems solving
• Submit and manage customs declaration using CDS, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements
• Arranging containers delivery according to the capacity of the warehouse
• Ensure efficient routes and scheduling of shipments to optimise transportation costs and delivery times
• Liaising with shipping lines to obtain cargo release
• Arranging payment of freight and other charges, or collection of payment on behalf of the client
• Review, verify and resolve invoice discrepancies from truckers and shipping lines to ensure accurate billing and cost control
• Monitor shipments process and proactively update clients.
• Handle quotations, job costings & invoicing
• Any other associated tasks

About you

The Requirements

• Experience in a similar role is essential for this role
• Experience with CDS (Customs Declaration Service) is advantageous
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• Able to communicate in Korean is advantageous
• Able to prioritise & self manage workload
• Can-Do attitude. Always doing the right thing, not the easy thing
• Team Player. Willing to assist other departments where required.