Ocean Import Lead - End-to-End Freight 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

UK customs procedures

Logistics software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Time-management

Organisational skills

Job description

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.