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Davies Turner have an exciting opportunity for an Ocean Import Coordinator to join the team.
Location: Bridgend, CF35 5LJ
Salary: Circa £20,000 - 25,000 PA depending on experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
About Us:
Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the UKs largest independent freight forwarding companies, we manage freight globally by road, rail, air and sea. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870, now with 18 branches across the U.K., a turnover exceeding £250 million and nearly 1,000 colleagues.
Ocean Import Coordinator - The Role:
We are looking for someone to join our fast-growing ocean import department as an Ocean Import Coordinator.
This varied role involves working closely with our customers to manage all aspects of their ocean imports. This ranges from issuing quotes, arranging shipments, managing the customs clearance process and everything else through to ensuring the client receives their shipments on time.
You will build close working relationships with customers, overseas partners as well as internal teams so good communication skills are key in this role. Continuous support and training will be given as we aim to help you develop your skills and knowledge to allow you to grow your career with Davies Turner.
Ocean Import Coordinator - You:
For this Ocean Import Co-ordinator opportunity, we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in customer services
- Previous experience or knowledge of shipping & transport services
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to build and maintain effective relationships
In addition, you'll also need the right to work in the UK - we are not able to sponsor work permits.
Ocean Import Coordinator - Benefits*:
- Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
- Life cover
- Profit related pay
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme
- Private healthcare
- Car parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Industry recognised training
We believe this role offers a good opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in the freight industry.
To apply for this exciting Ocean Import Coordinator opportunity, please submit your CV now.
* Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period
