Ocean Freight - Import Coordinator

EV Cargo; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Ocean Freight Customs Bureau Coordinator to manage customs processes and ensure accurate data submission. This role involves completing customs declarations, managing documentation, and collaborating with partners and colleagues. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, possess strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrate adaptability. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers competitive salaries along with excellent benefits, including a robust pension scheme and health care cash plan. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a leading international supply chain partner.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Reward Gateway benefits

Access to Wellbeing Centre

Employee Recognition Scheme

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in roles performing customs functions.
• Strong PC skills including Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipment files through the customs process.
• Complete Import Customs Declarations and manage documentation.

Skills

Experience in customs processes

Strong PC skills

Cargowise experience

Ability to prioritize

Excellent communication

Job description

Ocean Freight Customs Bureau Coordinator

The Ocean Freight Customs Bureau Coordinator is responsible for managing shipment files through the customs process, ensuring timely and accurate data submission to customs.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Import Frontier Customs Declarations
• Complete Import Supplementary Customs Declarations
• Raise client invoices and set costs
• Manage customs documentation, checks, and port health inspections
• Communicate with partners, customers, and colleagues regarding queries
• Ensure all queries are addressed efficiently and promptly
• Obtain information from supplier websites
• Collaborate effectively within a team

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Experience in roles performing similar functions as detailed above
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
• Adaptability to a dynamic and rapidly growing environment
• Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Strong PC skills, including Word & Excel
• Cargowise experience preferred

Behaviours

• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and resilience in face of challenges
• Ability to build trust-based professional relationships
• Adaptability and risk-awareness in uncertain situations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Reward Gateway benefits including savings and cashback
• Access to Wellbeing Centre for health and support
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Excellent pension scheme and life assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan

About EV Cargo

EV Cargo has become a leading international supply chain partner, enabling customer success through innovative logistics, freight, and technology solutions. Our growth continues globally.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and succeed, regardless of background or identity.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and may not provide detailed feedback to non-shortlisted applicants.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom.