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Import & Export Coordinator

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Import & Export Coordinator

Location: Portsmouth
 Salary: £30,000 - £39,000 DOE
 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
 
 We're recruiting for an experienced Import & Export Coordinator to join a friendly and well-established freight forwarding business in Portsmouth.

This is a varied role within a close-knit operations team, with a 50:50 split between import customs clearance and freight forwarding. You'll manage shipments from initial booking through to final delivery, working across sea and air freight while maintaining regular contact with customers and suppliers.

The Role

Managing import shipments from booking through to delivery
Completing and processing import customs entries via CDS
Coordinating sea and air freight movements
Arranging collections and deliveries
Liaising with customers, hauliers, shipping lines and other suppliers
Tracking shipments and keeping customers updated
Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
Handling queries and resolving any issues that arise
Ensuring shipments are processed accurately and within deadlinesAbout You

We're looking for someone with 2+ years' experience in freight forwarding, ideally with a strong background in import operations and customs.

You should have:

Previous experience within a freight forwarding environment
Hands-on experience with CDS and import customs entries
Experience handling sea and/or air freight
Good understanding of the import process from clearance through to delivery
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong customer service and communication skills
A proactive, can-do approach and the ability to work to deadlinesExperience with CNS, Destin8, Boxtop or Descartes would be advantageous.

The Company

You'll be joining a small, friendly team where everyone works closely together. The business handles a wide variety of cargo and provides tailored international freight solutions, giving you exposure to a broad range of shipments and customers.

Package

£30,000 - £39,000 DOE
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
No weekend working
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Casual dress
Bonus scheme
Friendly, supportive working environmentWR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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