Import Coordinator

Description

(Import Coordinator) - Position Overview Our client, a leading specialist freight provider to the global publishing industry, is continuing to experience strong business growth and is now seeking an Import Coordinator to join their Basildon office. This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a background in imports or shipping who is looking to progress their career within a fast-paced and supportive logistics environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating import shipments, ensuring compliance, and providing outstanding service to customers and stakeholders.Responsibilities:

Data Entry - Add customer shipments and enter cargo detail / shipment information into our internal databaseWork closely with customer service team to identify any shipments with special requirements, quotations etc. and ensure any customer requests are adhered to.Communicate with customers as and when required, send delay notice and answer any email queries relating to shipments.Rating and invoicing of filesEnsure all file data is accurate and up to date before handing over manifests to warehouseAssist the transport team with arranging of domestic deliveries as and when requiredLiaise with other import operators to plan container movements / unloadingPotential for progression: the right candidate could eventually be given further responsibilities to look after key client accounts, or get involved with sales & commercial development. (Import Coordinator) - Position Requirements

Excellent level of computer literacyGood understanding of Excel is requiredFamiliar with Microsoft Office & TeamsExperience in Imports from China & Far East would be beneficialSelf-motivated with willingness to take responsibility & good organisational skillsGood communication skills both written and verbal Experience:

Shipping & freight forwarding: 2-3 years (required) (Import Coordinator) - Position Remuneration

Salary: GBP28k - GBP30kMonday to Friday (9am - 5pm)20 days holiday + 8 days bank holidayCasual dressCompany eventsCompany pensionCycle to work schemeOn-site parking Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

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