Ocean Import Coordinator

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics in Manchester is seeking an Ocean Import Coordinator to manage import shipments for an assigned base of accounts. You will review documentation, coordinate sea freight, handling customs release, and ensure timely delivery.

The role requires at least 1 year of freight forwarding experience, strong written and spoken English (minimum B1), excellent client service, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in freight forwarding.
• Strong written and spoken English (B1 minimum).
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process import documentation for an assigned base of accounts.
• Monitor transactions and notify supervision of problems or irregularities.
• Provide timely client service by informing the client of shipment status.
• Coordinate sea freight, release operations, and customs examinations as required.
• Dispatch deliveries with truckers and coordinate warehousing operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Client service

English (B1)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.

The Ocean Import Coordinator is responsible for the processing of import shipments and all related activities for an assigned base of accounts. Performs duties related to import documentation review and customs release coordination affecting timely delivery. Logistic coordination, included deliveries and distribution.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receive, review, and process import documentation for an assigned base of accounts.
• Monitor transactions and notify supervisory personnel of any problem or irregularities.
• Provide excellent and timely client service by informing the client of the status of their shipment(s).
• Coordinate sea freight, release operations, customs or other governmental agency examinations that may be required.
• Dispatch deliveries with truckers.
• Coordinate warehousing operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Other skills/abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent client service skills, responding promptly and professionally to client needs and requests for service and assistance.
• English language knowledge (oral/written) - level B1 minimum
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine correspondence.
• Must be detail oriented with good organizational skills.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in freight forwarding.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Recruitment Agency Policy

At Crane Worldwide Logistics we manage all hiring directly and do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies or search firms. Agencies must not contact our employees or managers directly with candidate details.

Where recruitment support is required, we will engage trusted partners through a formal written agreement. We will not be liable for be liable for any associated placement fees for any CVs received without such an agreement.

We appreciate your cooperation in respecting this policy.