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Freight Forwarder

Streamline Search Ltd
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 3JG, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for an experienced Import Coordinator with 5-10 years of freight forwarding expertise in air and sea LCL multimodal operations.
  • The role involves managing import processes, negotiating competitive rates, and ensuring efficient freight movement while handling customs clearance.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record of at least two years with a small to medium-sized freight forwarder, and experience with Cargowise is desirable.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £30,000 to £34,000, with standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:30.
  • Additional benefits include holiday entitlement, a company pension, and onsite parking.

Job Title: Import Coordinator

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Import Coordinator- Job Profile

We're seeking an experienced Import Coordinator to join our client's team, bringing 5-10 years of freight forwarding expertise, particularly in air and sea LCL multimodal operations. In this role, you'll manage import processes, cross trades, agent networks, and airfreight services, obtaining competitive rates and coordinating efficient freight movement.

Import Coordinator - Job Description

  • Manage import processes across air and sea, including LCL and cross trade shipments
  • Build strong relationships with agent networks and negotiate cost-effective rates
  • Handle customs clearance processes accurately and efficiently
  • Utilise Cargowise or equivalent systems (experience preferred but not essential)
  • Ensure clear communication with the team to maintain smooth operations and compliance
  • Adhere to best practices, without cutting corners, and contribute positively to team culture

Import Coordinator - Job Requirements

  • Proven successful track record of at least two years working for a small to medium sized freight forwarder.
  • Experience of Cargowise is desirable but not essential
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills and friendly personality.
  • Competent using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Strong and dynamic team player.

Import Coordinator - Job Remuneration

  • Salary £30,000 - £34,000
  • Monday - Friday 8:30 - 17:30
  • Standard Holiday plus Bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Onsite Parking

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

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