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 Multi-Modal Freight Forwarding operations, with experience dealing with sea freight imports, import regulations and customs clearance procedures.

Your key responsibilities as a Multi-Modal Freight Forwarder:

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 lawsBenefits:

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 parkingIf 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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