Import Coordinator

Perform Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company events

Job summary

Perform Recruitment is seeking an Import Coordinator for our client, a well-established international freight forwarding and logistics company in Ireland, in County Dublin. The role focuses on coordinating import operations across air, sea and road freight and handling customs documentation.

You will manage end-to-end shipments, liaise with overseas partners and customers, track consignments, prepare invoicing and costs, and ensure compliance with customs procedures while delivering high

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in an import coordination or import operations role.
• Experience in freight forwarding or international logistics.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and import documentation.
• Experience coordinating international shipments across air, sea, and road freight.
• Experience with out-of-gauge shipments or capital equipment projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import process across air, sea, and road freight.
• Prepare and coordinate the documentation required for customs entries.
• Organise collections and coordinate with carriers and transport partners across the international network.
• Track consignments, manage pre-alerts, and monitor shipments throughout transit.
• Communicate with internal teams, overseas colleagues, and external partners.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, keeping clients informed.
• Manage freight documentation, invoicing, and job costing.
• Ensure import shipments are processed efficiently and in accordance with customs procedures.
• Identify and resolve shipment-related issues to minimise delays.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure high operational accuracy.

Skills

Import coordination

Freight forwarding

Customs documentation

Communication skills

Time management

Organisation

Independent work

Job description

Import Coordinator

Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established company operating within the international freight forwarding and logistics sector in Ireland. As the business continues to support international shipping operations across multiple transport modes, they are now looking to add an experienced Import Coordinator to their team in County Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a freight forwarding professional with experience in import operations who is looking to develop their career in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. The successful candidate will gain hand-on responsibility for coordinating international shipments across air, sea, and road freight, managing customs documentation, liaising with overseas partners, and ensuring the efficient movement of goods from origin to destination.

The Role

You'll play a key role in managing import shipments from start to finish, ensuring that all documentation, collections, customs requirements, and transport arrangements are handled efficiently. Working closely with customers, carriers, overseas partners, and internal colleagues, you'll help maintain smooth operations and deliver a high standard of customer service.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end import process across air, sea, and road freight.
• Preparing and coordinating the documentation required for customs entries.
• Organising collections and coordinating with carriers and transport partners across the international network.
• Tracking consignments, managing pre-alerts, and monitoring shipments throughout transit.
• Communicating effectively with internal teams, overseas colleagues, and external partners.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, keeping clients informed throughout the shipment lifecycle.
• Managing freight documentation, invoicing, and job costing.
• Ensuring import shipments are processed efficiently and in accordance with relevant customs procedures.
• Identifying and resolving shipment-related issues, coordinating with the relevant parties to minimise delays.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring a high standard of operational accuracy and customer service.

What We're Looking For

• 2-3 years of experience in an import coordination or import operations role.
• Previous experience within the freight forwarding or international logistics sector.
• Good knowledge of customs procedures and import documentation.
• Experience coordinating international shipments across air, sea, and road freight.
• Experience with out-of-gauge (OOG) shipments or capital equipment projects would be a strong advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management abilities.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and contribute effectively to a team.

What's on Offer

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday working schedule, with a 37.5-hour working week.
• 23 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company events.
• Opportunity to develop your career within an established international freight forwarding and logistics environment.

Job Requirements

Required

• 2-3 years of experience in import operations or import coordination.
• Previous experience in freight forwarding or international logistics.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and import documentation.
• Experience coordinating international freight shipments.

Desirable

• Experience with out-of-gauge shipments or capital equipment projects.