Key Account Coordinator​/Specialist Seafreight

Position: Key Account Coordinator / Specialist – Sea freight
Location: Gravelly Hill

Key Account Coordinator / Specialist – Sea freight

Birmingham

£33,000

Company Profile

Key Account Coordinator required for a well-established and successful SME freight forwarding business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deep Sea Import Operator to join a supportive and professional environment, take on a varied role and develop their career while managing a key customer account.

What’s on offer?

* Office Based

* 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

* Twice-Yearly Discretionary Bonus

* Enhanced Pension Scheme

* Health Scheme Benefits

* Comprehensive Handover & On-the-Job Training

What will you do as a Key Account Coordinator?

* Manage and coordinate Deep Sea Import shipments from booking through to delivery

* Complete and control UK Import Customs Declarations

* Create and manage IPAFFS notifications and CHEDs where required

* Coordinate with customers, suppliers, shipping lines, hauliers and internal operational teams

* Monitor vessel schedules, shipment progress and ETA changes, providing timely updates

* Maintain accurate operational, customs, costing and billing records

* Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, commodity information and origin data

What do you need as a Key Account Coordinator?

* Previous experience in Deep Sea Import Freight Forwarding is essential

* Practical experience of completing and controlling UK Import Customs Declarations

* Experience reviewing and processing shipment and customs documentation

* Ability to manage multiple live shipments and competing deadlines

* Confident and professional customer communication skills

* High level of accuracy and attention to detail

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