Ocean Import Coordinator

Permanent in Shipping & Logistics
  • Ipswich View on Map
  • Salary: £28,000.00 - £32,000.00 / Annually

Jobs

  • Reference V/13003

Job Description

We are delighted to be working on behalf of our client an award-winning, leading, and influential organisation, who are actively looking for an Ocean Import Coordinator to strengthen and join their growing team.

 

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to develop your skills and abilities within a reputable company, this could be the perfect role for you. In return, our client is offering a fantastic working environment with a great reputation for staff retention where progression is encouraged, and development is rewarded.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Daily communication with clients from booking stage to final delivery including close cooperation with the team to understand requirements and to provide second to none logistics solutions
  • Expertly handling day to day import ocean freight operations
  • Import Customs processes and formalities
  • Building and maintaining client relations for continued business with customers
  • Confirming delivery requirements and arranging with the Transport Team
  • Supporting customers with general customs advice
  • Identifying clients who will benefit from using Compass (online tracking portal)
  • Creation of customs and import ocean documents
  • Working with HMRC and other customs authorities

 

Experience / Skills Required:

  • Current experience in customs clearances and knowledge of will give any applicant an advantage
  • Performing Import Customs clearances
  • Competence in handling/submitting additional customs documentation, certificates, or licences
  • Knowledge of Tariffs
  • Bonded customs, Special/Simplified Customs Procedures
  • Understanding of AEO Procedures
  • General Customs Compliance
  • Understanding of Inco Terms
  • Additional declarations for specific destinations and origins
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good problem-solving skills

 

Our client is looking to fill this vacancy ASAP and we are looking to book suitable applicants in for interviews immediately.

 

(V/13003)

Time Appointments situated at 6-8 Museum Street, Ipswich, is recognised as a market leading recruitment consultancy in the East of England.

Providing quality recruitment solutions and successfully placing outstanding candidates into permanent Insurance, Sales, Office, Finance, Shipping & Logistics, Legal and IT roles since 2006.

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Time Appointments
2nd Floor
6-8 Museum Street
Ipswich, Suffolk
IP1 1HT

01473 252666

enquiry@timeappointments.co.uk

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