Position: Ocean Import Coordinator
Location: Leeds
Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30 (Some flexibility may be required)
Salary: Up to £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

We are recruiting for one of the largest privately owned international freight forwarding companies that operate from 9 locations in the UK.

We seek an Ocean Import Coordinator to join our clients' dynamic team, arranging international shipments by sea (LCL and FCL).

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating the importation of Less than Container Loads (LCL) and Full Container Loads (FCL) shipments via sea freight. You must have a background in sea freight forwarding operations.

Your key responsibilities as Ocean Import Coordinator:

Complete start-to-finish import consignments via sea freight
Responsible for the day-to-day running of allocated LCL & FCL movements
Global imports
Create bookings from the origin
Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
Track and update shipment statutes in the company's system and provide regular updates to clients
Complete import customs entries via CDS
Ensure compliance with import regulations
Developing good working relationships with shipping lines, overseas agents, hauliers and our other branches
Growing our prospect database
Experience in other modes desirable
Previous experience in quoting and operations of import ocean freight forwarding is essential
Benefits:

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Salary up to £35,000
Company pension
Bonus incentives:
Free healthcare after 3 years.
Free onsite parking
Continuous development with opportunities for progression in a growing company
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