Ocean Import Coordinator
Job Description
About the Company
The business is a long established Freight Forwarding provider in the UK who have constantly been growing over the last few years.. The office is a relaxed but professional atmosphere and a great working environment. They offer career stability and career progression. This position is based in the South Manchester area.
Ocean Import Coordinator – The Rewards
- Salary up to £35,000
- Company pension Scheme
- Training and career development
- Educated to a good standard of English & Maths
- Ideally experience in managing end to end processes within the shipping industry
- Ability to be flexible and a willingness to become involved in all aspects of the Department as and when necessary
- Computer conversant in basic applications incl MS Office/Word & Excel
- Effective communication skills (verbal & written) with colleagues, clients & suppliers
- Excellent Commercial awareness and ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
- Experienced with customs clearance documentation and processes
- Ability to work under pressure
- To have sound knowledge of all aspects of Ocean (LCL & FCL)
- To work with the customer to provide the best service available within the time constraints provided
- Provide quotations to customers
- To work within the company KPIs
- To create a relationship with Customers and Suppliers
- To be commercially aware of the cost of the service and ensure profit margins are met
- Liaise by telephone /email / with shipping lines /customers and other Departments and Suppliers
- To understand billing and costing procedures and answer invoice queries
- To operate within the company credit policy at all times
- General administration duties
- Other duties that may be deemed the responsibility of the job