Import Coordinator; Sea Freight

Import Coordinator (Sea Freight)

Slough

Recruitment Solutions are working with a market leading business within the Logistics Sector. Due to continued growth we are looking for an experienced Import Coordinator, specifically within sea / ocean freight, to join the well established team, based out of Slough.

The Import Coordinator is responsible for liaising between customers, suppliers and transport companies to ensure efficient deliverie

• Slough
• 9am - 5 : 30pm hours per week
• Temp-to-perm
• £26-28k p / annum

• Managing ocean freight shipments from A to Z
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring clients satisfaction through effective communication and problems solving
• Submit and manage customs declaration using CDS, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements
• Arranging containers delivery according to the capacity of the warehouse
• Ensure efficient routes and scheduling of shipments to optimise transportation costs and delivery times
• Liaising with shipping lines to obtain cargo release
• Arranging payment of freight and other charges, or collection of payment on behalf of the client
• Review, verify and resolve invoice discrepancies from truckers and shipping lines to ensure accurate billing and cost control
• Monitor shipments process and proactively update clients.
• Handle quotations, job costings & invoicing
• Any other associated tasks

• Experience in a similar role is essential for this role
• Experience with CDS (Customs Declaration Service) is advantageous
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• Able to communicate in Korean is advantageous
• Able to prioritise & self manage workload
• Can-Do attitude. Always doing the right thing, not the easy thing
• Team Player. Willing to assist other departments where required.