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Import Specialist

ALS Recruiting Solutions
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Ashford, Surrey TW15 2DF

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The job involves coordinating and overseeing the end-to-end transportation process for Air/Sea Freight shipments, including negotiating rates and contracts with carriers.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in Air or Ocean Imports and possess knowledge of customs procedures and documentation.
  • The role requires effective communication skills to maintain strong relationships with clients and provide timely updates on shipment statuses.
  • The salary range for this position is between 30k to 38k, depending on experience, with additional benefits including an annual salary review and bonus.
  • The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 9 to 17:30, and employees are entitled to 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays and a pension plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and oversee the end-to-end transportation process for Air/Sea Freight shipments, from origin to destination.
  • Negotiate rates and contracts with carriers and service providers, ensuring competitive pricing and service levels that meet customer expectations.
  • Arrange for the timely and accurate documentation of shipments, such as bills of lading, customs declarations, and transportation contracts, in compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Monitor and track shipments, providing regular updates to clients on the status and resolving any issues or delays that may arise.
  • Coordinate customs clearance processes, working closely with customs brokers to ensure compliance with import/export regulations and documentation requirements.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their inquiries, providing solutions, and ensuring their satisfaction with our services.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies within the Ocean/Sea Freight transportation department.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in Air or Ocean Imports
  • Has good knowledge of all aspects of shipments (Imports from point of origin to destination
  • Has knowledge and experience of customs procedures and documentation
  • Has confident and effective communication skills (verbal and via email), with the ability to build relationships with customers
  • Has full knowledge of all Incoterms as appropriate to Imports
  • Can collaborate with the customer to provide the best service available within the time constraints provided & can consistently meet deadlines in a timely manner

Benefits

  • Salary Range - 30k to 38k (Depending on Experience)
  • Mon to Friday Shift Pattern - 9 to 17:30
  • Annual Salary Review
  • Annual Bonus
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Pension

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.