Ocean Freight Import/Export Specialist (UK)

Simarco International; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Discount platform

Full training and support

Cycle to work

Treat days

Learning Management System

Mental health forum

Simarco Stars

Job summary

Simarco International is seeking an Ocean Freight Import & Export Coordinator in the Ipswich area. You will own ocean freight shipments from booking to delivery, focusing on UK imports from the Far East and the Mediterranean, while supporting global operations as needed.

You will build trusted customer relationships, ensure compliance with UK import procedures, and work with tight deadlines in a collaborative team. The role offers a strong training culture and career development within logistics.

Qualifications

• Ocean freight import experience (3+ years) and export knowledge welcome.
• Familiar with FCL/LCL shipments and shipping lines or co-loaders.
• Solid understanding of UK customs formalities and import procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocean freight shipments from booking to final delivery.
• Coordinate FCL/LCL movements with shipping lines, co-loaders, agents, hauliers and customs teams.
• Track vessel arrivals, milestones and deliveries and inform customers of delays.
• Provide competitive transport solutions balancing service quality, cost and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, costs and tracking for visibility.
• Work with customs/transport teams to ensure compliant cargo processing.
• Resolve invoicing issues and service concerns promptly and professionally.
• Support colleagues across departments.

Skills

Ocean freight imports

FCL & LCL shipments

UK customs knowledge

Incoterms

Port Health & HMRC

Cost awareness

Excel

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Simarco International is seeking an Ocean Freight Import & Export Coordinator in the Ipswich area. You will own ocean freight shipments from booking to delivery, focusing on UK imports from the Far East and the Mediterranean, while supporting global operations as needed.

You will build trusted customer relationships, ensure compliance with UK import procedures, and work with tight deadlines in a collaborative team. The role offers a strong training culture and career development within logistics.