Import Coordinator

Description

Our client, specialists in the handling, storage and logistics of food commodities & metals are looking for an Import Coordinator to join their team based at offices local to Witham, Essex.

On offer:

An attractive salary up to GBP35K, dependent on skills and experience. 22 days annual leave + bank holidays Enhanced pension contributions Private healthcare Life insurance cover Access to a benefits platform Main Purpose of the Import Co–ordinator:

Reporting to the Import/Inbound Manager, the Import Coordinator will be responsible for booking transport of containers, when necessary, carry out a broad range of logistics related administrative duties in order to clear incoming and occasionally outgoing containers as efficiently as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Import Co–ordinator:

Customer Service Internal / External phone calls IT Excel spreadsheets, Inhouse Operational Cargo wise System Pre–Alerts Manage Inbound shipments via Sea Freight and occasional Airfreight Occasionally organise Export shipments via Sea Freight Opening New Jobs on internal system for Import / Export Customs Entries Customs Documentation (Certificate of Inspection (Organic), CHEDD, Phytosanitary Certificates, Certificate of Origin) Sending Port Health Documentation Liaising with Customers via email or telephone Monitor progress of shipments from start to finish Arrangement of deliveries with hauliers into our store. Ensure Customer delivery requirements are met including Bonded cargo Job Costings / Invoicing System Updates Analysis Reporting Signing off Files

To be Considered:

Have background knowledge of sea freight forwarding / Shipping. Educated to A level standard (desired but not essential GCSE enough) Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word. Must be able to work under occasional pressure and always to a time scale. Able to work with other employees at all level in a fast pace and sometimes noisy environment, work both independently and under instruction. Have a positive outlook. For more details, please contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry

Ad ID: 5418676181