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Position: Sea Freight Import Coordinator
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (APPROX)
Salary: up to 30,000 (DEO)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sea Freight Import Coordinator to join a well-established team in Southampton. Our client specialises in International Freight Management, including movements by air, sea and road as well as providing bonded warehousing solutions. This role would suit a candidate who is passionate about logistics and enjoys working in a collaborative team.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Sea Freight Import operations, import regulations and customs clearance procedures.
Your key responsibilities as a Sea Freight Import Coordinator:
- Complete start-to-finish consignments by sea freight
- Building strong working relationships with clients/shipping lines & agents, good negotiation skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.
- Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
- Gaining a full understanding of our Bonded warehouse operation and inbound logistics.
- Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines, merchant haulage and various carriers
- Track and update delivery statutes in the company's system and provide regular updates to clients
- Completion of customs procedures
- Ensure compliance with import regulations and trade compliance laws
Benefits:
- Salary up to 30,000 (DEO)
- Hybrid flexibility
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing to 27 days with service milestones
- Health cash plan
- Death in service benefit
- Company pension contribution
- Free Onsite parking
If you are looking for a new role and would like to join a successful, fast-growing company we would love to hear from you.
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