Ocean Import Coordinator
Location: Solihull, Birmingham
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Working pattern: Hybrid, two days working from home
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm. 37.5 hours per week
We are recruiting an experienced Ocean Import Coordinator to join a friendly and supportive freight forwarding team in Solihull.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong company culture, a lovely modern office and an impressive benefits package. You will manage ocean import shipments from start to finish while providing a high level of service to customers.
Package
Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience
Hybrid working with two days per week from home
24 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days in 2027
Salary sacrifice pension with a 7.5% company contribution
Death-in-service benefit
Perkbox, including an Employee Assistance Programme
Perkbox Medical
Specsavers Eye Care Scheme
Workplace Nursery Provision
Salary sacrifice technology benefit
Cycle-to-work scheme
Long-service awards
Annual performance awards
Free on-site parking
Modern office and a supportive company culture
Responsibilities
Managing ocean import shipments from origin through to final delivery
Handling FCL and LCL consignments
Liaising with customers, shipping lines, overseas agents and hauliers
Preparing and checking import documentation
Arranging customs clearance and deliveries
Providing customers with regular shipment updates
Producing quotations and managing costs
Resolving delays and operational issues
Maintaining accurate records on the freight management system
Requirements
Previous ocean import experience within freight forwarding
Good understanding of the end-to-end import process
Strong customer service and communication skills
Confident managing multiple shipments and deadlines
Organised, accurate and comfortable working independently
Customs knowledge would be beneficial
Apply today if you are an experienced ocean import professional looking for hybrid working, an excellent benefits package and a positive working environment.
WR 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
