Ocean Freight Import Coordinator

16 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Freight Personnel Full time
Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Ocean Freight Import Coordinator to join our team at Freight Personnel.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing ocean import shipments, liaising with customers, suppliers, and carriers to arrange shipping schedules, negotiate rates, and handle all necessary documentation. Key responsibilities include preparing and processing shipping and customs documentation, ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations, customs requirements, and trade compliance policies, tracking and monitoring shipments, and providing regular updates to customers and stakeholders on the status of their cargo.

This role requires experience of working within ocean freight forwarding imports, knowledge of import procedures, customs regulations including national and international shipping documentation. CDS, Cargo wise and ASM Sequoia experience is also essential. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and interact professionally with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and manage ocean import shipments
  • Liaise with customers, suppliers, and carriers to arrange shipping schedules, negotiate rates, and handle all necessary documentation
  • Prepare and process shipping and customs documentation
  • Evaluate and ensure compliance with international shipping regulations, customs requirements, and trade compliance policies
  • Track and monitor shipments, providing regular updates to customers and stakeholders on the status of their cargo

About Freight Personnel:

Our client is a global freight forwarding and logistics company specialising in air freight, sea freight, road freight, and contract logistics. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients. We offer a competitive salary package, including a basic salary range of £28,000-£34,000 depending on experience, as well as access to our rewards scheme, employee recognition programme, and pension scheme.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Annual Leave
  • Reward scheme - access to significant savings and cashback on 900+ top retailers
  • Access to the Wellbeing Centre - providing education, support, and tools to help you live a healthier and happier life
  • Employee Recognition Scheme
  • Excellent Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
  • Health Care Cash Plan


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