Ocean Import Coordinator

One of the largest privately owned global logistics businesses in the UK, who are recognised for their supply chainexcellence, dedication to customer service, and innovative approach, are looking to recruit for an **Ocean Import Coordinator** to be based at offices in **Dewsbury.**

**On Offer**:

- A competitive salary up to £32k, in line with skills and experience.
- 20 days holiday, rising to 25 with service
- Company pension and cycle to work scheme
- A supportive and friendly environment with many staff events and socials throughout the year.

**The Company**

This well-established organisation has offices worldwide and provide innovative logistics, e-commerce, and supply chain managementservices.

**Main Purpose of the Role**:
The Ocean Import Coordinator is responsible for liaising between customers, suppliers, and transport companies to ensure efficient deliveries.

Reporting to and working with the Ocean Freight Operations Manager, the Ocean Import Coordinator will work on one key account and provide a pivotal role in building and maintaining a strong working relationship with this customer.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Manage all aspects of the ocean freight forwarding import process, including import customs entries;
- Obtain and communicate, internally and externally, all necessary information to ensure correct measures are in place and customer needs are met;
- Liaise between suppliers, forwarders and agents to obtain up to date shipment information;
- Ensure customers are fully informed of the progress of their shipments;
- Provide transport companies with the relevant information to ensure customer delivery requirements are met;
- Taking control of the delivery arrangement process, including working with overseas agents to arrange new bookings;
- Ensure correct documentation is on file and act accordingly as set out in the instructions;
- Maintain all files ensuring they are costed and billed correctly in accordance with procedures provided by management;
- Cover the export operations when required;
- Demonstrate strong knowledge and literacy with Microsoft Excel;
- Demonstrate accurate attention to detail at all times;
- Work with the operations team to continually improve processes and business performance;
- Support changes in the role necessary to take the department and business forward;
- Work to achieve personal objectives set at appraisal and/or those set monthly or quarterly.
- Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

**To Be Considered**:

- Proven experience handling Ocean Freight Forwarding Import Operations from start to finish, within a freight forwarder.
- Experience handling the customs clearance process for Ocean Import operations
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to work efficiently under time pressure, and meet deadlines
- Experience using Microsoft office, specifically Excel.

For more details, please contact Willis Global - _a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry._