Import Coordinator

Our client, specialists in the handling, storage and logistics of food commodities and metals are looking for an Import Coordinator to join their team based at offices local to Witham, Essex. On offer: An attractive salary up to £35K, dependent on skills and experience. 22 days annual leave + bank holidays Enhanced pension contributions Private healthcare Life insurance cover Access to a benefits platform Main Purpose of the Import Co-ordinator: Reporting to the Import/Inbound Manager, the Import Coordinator will be responsible for booking transport of containers, when necessary, carry out a broad range of logistics related administrative duties in order to clear incoming and occasionally outgoing containers as efficiently as possible. Duties and Responsibilities of the Import Co-ordinator: Customer Service Internal / External phone calls IT Excel spreadsheets, Inhouse Operational Cargo wise System Pre-Alerts Manage Inbound shipments via Sea Freight and occasional Airfreight Occasionally organise Export shipments via Sea Freight Opening New Jobs on internal system for Import / Export Customs Entries Customs Documentation (Certificate of Inspection (Organic), CHEDD, Phytosanitary Certificates, Certificate of Origin) Sending Port Health Documentation Liaising with Customers via email or telephone Monitor progress of shipments from start to finish Arrangement of deliveries with hauliers into our store. Ensure Customer delivery requirements are met including Bonded ..... full job details .....