Import Coordinator

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Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Job Vacancy: Import Coordinator
📍 Location: Maldon
🕒 Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Are you an experienced Import Coordinator looking to take the next step in your logistics career? Our client, a global leader in Ocean Freight, with over four decades of international shipping expertise, is seeking an exceptional individual to join their dedicated team in Maldon.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a company known for delivering top-tier customer service and efficient logistics solutions to Far East regions, including Asia and India.

Key Responsibilities:
You’ll play a vital role in coordinating and managing sea freight import shipments. Your duties will include:

* Managing your own assigned ports and liaising with overseas agents

* Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key logistics partners

* Handling FCL (Full Container Load), groupage, and co-load shipments

* Sending arrival notices and invoices to customers

* Ensuring correct costs are applied to each job/file for accurate billing

* Communicating with carriers and container freight stations (CFS) for cargo release, delivery, and unpacking

* Tracking estimated arrival times via shipping line websites

* Speaking confidently with customers by telephone to provide updates or resolve issues

* Collating and submitting clearance documentation to third-party clearance agents

* Ensuring accurate calculation and invoicing of duty and VAT

* Coordinating transport for final delivery in line with customer requirements

* Monitoring the full shipment lifecycle and updating internal systems with status milestones

What We’re Looking For:

* Experience in sea freight import operations or deep sea freight administration

* Strong knowledge of international shipping procedures and documentation

* Solid understanding of FCL and LCL shipping processes

* Knowledge of customs clearance procedures and documentation

* Strong organizational and communication skills

* High attention to detail and accuracy in cost tracking and invoicing

* Confidence working with customers and overseas agents

* Familiarity with logistics software and shipping line tracking systems

* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments simultaneously

Why Join Us?

* Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth

* Exposure to international logistics operations

* Regular team social events

* Free onsite parking
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  • Permanent
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