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
Job summary
1. Slough
2. 9am - 5:30pm hours per week
3. Temp-to-perm
4. £26-28k p/annum
About the role
General Duties as an Import Coordinator
5. Managing ocean freight shipments from A to Z
6. Provide excellent customer service, ensuring clients satisfaction through effective communication and problems solving
7. Submit and manage customs declaration using CDS, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements
8. Arranging containers delivery according to the capacity of the warehouse
9. Ensure efficient routes and scheduling of shipments to optimise transportation costs and delivery times
10. Liaising with shipping lines to obtain cargo release
11. Arranging payment of freight and other charges, or collection of payment on behalf of the client
12. Review, verify and resolve invoice discrepancies from truckers and shipping lines to ensure accurate billing and cost control
13. Monitor shipments process and proactively update clients.
14. Handle quotations, job costings & invoicing
15. Any other associated tasks
About you
The Requirements:
16. Experience in a similar role is essential for this role
17. Experience with CDS (Customs Declaration Service) is advantageous
18. Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
19. Able to communicate in Korean is advantageous
20. Able to prioritise & self manage workload
21. Can-Do attitude. Always doing the right thing, not the easy thing
22. Team Player. Willing to assist other departments where required.