Import Operator

Lori Walsh Recruitment; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Company pension

Job summary

Lori Walsh Recruitment is seeking an Air and Ocean freight Import LCL Coordinator for their Tilbury office. The role covers end-to-end import operations via air and sea, with a focus on LCL shipments from the Far East into the UK.

You will liaise with customers, hauliers and carriers, check ETAs, track vessels, and arrange delivery on arrival. Ocean import experience with CNS and Destin8 is essential; air import exposure is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a freight forwarder role focused on ocean freight import.
• Knowledge of CNS and Destin8 systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage Air and Sea freight LCL import operations from start to finish.
• Coordinate imports from Far East into the UK.
• Check ETAs and track vessels and communicate with customers and carriers.
• Organise delivery to customers on arrival and liaise with suppliers for prompt deliveries.

Skills

Ocean freight import

Air imports

Tools

CNS

Destin8

Job description

Our client has been established within the industry for many years and handles imports and Imports via all modes of Transport. They are currently looking for an Air and Ocean freight Import LCL Coordinator to work at their office based in Tilbury.

Purpose of the role

The role will be to work on both Air and Sea freight LCL Import operations from start to finish.

Duties

• Work with Import LCL ocean freight shipments from the Far East into the UK.
• Also working on Worldwide Import air freights shipments.
• Checking ETAs and tracking vessels
• Communicating with customers, hauliers and carriers.
• Upon arrival of goods into the UK, organise deliver to customers.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers for effective and prompt deliveries.
• Liaise with overseas agents to ensure goods are cleared through customs successfully.
• Advising customers with up to date information regarding their shipments and if any delays or problems arise.
• Following up after delivery to ensure the customer was happy

Salary to £35k negotiable depending on experience

Office hours are Monday to Friday 9/5pm

Requirements

• The client is looking for someone who has worked in a similar role for a freight forwarders and must have Ocean freight Import experience and a good knowledge of working with CNS and Destin8.
• Knowledge and experience in air imports would be desirable as this will also make up a key part of the role although this is not essential.
• Excellent English and Maths skills.

Benefits to include Free parking and company pension.