Ocean Import Coordinator

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.