Import Specialist

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Import Coordinator based in Colchester. The role requires managing Ocean Import shipments ensuring customs compliance and providing top-tier customer service. Candidates should have over 5 years in freight forwarding, strong communication skills, and be proficient with logistics software. This is a full-time position in the Supply Chain sector, offering competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UK import freight forwarding.
• Solid understanding of UK customs procedures and CDS.
• Strong communication, organisation, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in logistics and invoicing software.
• Competitive salary based on experience and a company pension scheme.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Ocean Import shipments.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and carriers.
• Ensure timely billing and invoicing.
• Work independently and manage multiple shipments efficiently.

Skills

UK customs procedures

Logistics software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Time-management

Organisational skills

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

Freight & Logistics Head Hunter | Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant | Operations & Commercial | Essex, Suffolk and Kent | UK Based, Experienced…

Location: Colchester | Full-time

Role Summary

We’re seeking an experienced Import Coordinator with 5+ years in freight forwarding, specialising in Ocean imports. You’ll handle UK import shipments from start to finish, ensuring customs compliance and top‑tier customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Ocean Import shipments.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and carriers.
• Ensure timely billing and invoicing.
• Work independently and manage multiple shipments efficiently.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in UK import freight forwarding.
• Solid understanding of UK customs procedures and CDS.
• Strong communication, organisation, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in logistics and invoicing software.
• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Company pension scheme
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Supply Chain

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Wholesale Import and Export, and Maritime Transportation

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