Import Operations Coordinator
Import Operations Coordinator
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Job Description
Import Shipping Operations
Our client is a UK Freight Forwarder offering worldwide services and has been established for nearly 50 years. They are currently looking for an Import operations co-ordinator to work at their Kent office.
The role will be a full time permanent position and will involve managing the Import process form start to finish.
Duties will include:
Deep Sea Ocean and Road Freight Imports from mainly the USA the Far East & India
Import custom clearance entries (CNS Destin8)
Good negotiation and communication skills
Invoicing including Import Duty and VAT
Arranging deliveries with shipping lines and Haulage companies
Experience with MS Office applications
Coordinate and oversee the end-to-end Import process from receiving orders or bookings to final delivery ensuring compliance with relevant laws regulations and company policies
Liaise with International suppliers freight forwarders shipping lines and other stakeholders to arrange timely and cost-effective transportation of goods
Ensure customers are kept up to date with statuses and ETA s
Provide excellent customer services to Customers Agents and Vendors to achieve customer satisfaction
Ensure all files are correctly entered into the company system accurately invoiced and all costs added to jobs accordingly
Knowledge of shipping terms incoterms and trade compliance regulations
Able to use Import related software databases & computer systems i.e. CNS/Destin8/Decartes-CDS.
Excellent communication skills and can prioritise own workload
Requirements
Benefits
Must have freight forwarding experience and be enthusiastic and proactive.
Employment Type
Full Time
