Import Freight Forwarder

SDW Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established freight forwarder is seeking an Import Coordinator to manage shipments, handle customs entries, and provide excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have prior freight forwarding experience and familiarity with shipping documentation. Competitive salary between £27,000 and £33,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding is essential.
• Familiarity with Bills of Lading and shipping documentation required.
• Good customer service skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipments from start to finish, primarily import sea freight.
• Raise new job files, collate shipping documentation, and complete customs entries.
• Arrange final delivery and invoicing for shipments.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Shipping documentation knowledge

Customer service skills

Experience of using CDS

Job description

Do you have freight forwarding experience & looking for your next role? Are you looking to join a well-established company and a friendly team, in which you can progress your career as they grow? Then this could be the role for you.

The Role:

You will be responsible for managing shipments from start to finish. Predominantly import sea freight, but you will also have the opportunity to handle other modes of transport

You will be responsible for raising new job files, collating shipping documentation, claiming UCNs, classifying cargo to its correct HMRC tariff codes and completing Customs entries. You will then arrange final delivery, all the way through to invoicing the job out.

There may be a requirement for some weekend work on a rota basis, but this can be discussed at interview.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous freight forwarding experience
• Familiar with shipping documentation such as Bills of Lading
• Good customer services skills
• Experience of using CDS

Desirable Criteria:

• Transport experience
• Customs entry experience

Import Coordinator | Customs Entry Clerk | Import / Export Clerk

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established freight forwarder with a friendly office & working environment.

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is looking to pay between £27K & 33K for the right candidate, depending on experience.

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