Ocean Import Coordinator

Ipswich, England, GBRemotegbvia direct

// Job Type

Full Time

// Salary

GBP 38,000 - 38,000/year

// Salary Range

38,000–38,000 GBP / year

// Posted

4 weeks ago

// Work Mode

hybrid

About the Role

<div class="page">Ocean Import Coordinator – Ipswich – Up to £38,000</div> <div class="page"> Are you an experienced import professional looking for your next challenge? A highly respected, multi award-winning logistics and supply chain solutions provider is looking for a Sea Freight Import Coordinator to join its busy import team based in Ipswich. In this role, you will manage sea freight shipments from origin through to final delivery while delivering a high level of customer service and ensuring efficient operational performance. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-moving logistics environment where collaboration, innovation, and professional development are encouraged. <h2>What’s On Offer</h2> <ul> <li>Up to £38,000</li> <li>Monthly bonus</li> <li>Hybrid working – 2 days from home</li> <li>Healthcare plan</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme</li> <li>Gym and experience-day discounts</li> <li>Loyalty and recognition rewards</li> </ul> <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Managing end-to-end sea freight import shipments</li> <li>Liaising with overseas agents, clients, and suppliers to ensure timely cargo dispatch</li> <li>Handling shipments accurately within CargoWise in line with agreed KPIs</li> <li>Maintaining high standards of data quality to ensure clients receive real-time updates via the company’s visibility platform</li> <li>Ensuring the timely receipt and processing of shipping documentation and customs clearance information</li> <li>Coordinating and organising final delivery arrangements in line with client requirements</li> <li>Proactively tracking shipments and resolving delays or operational issues</li> <li>Ensuring client Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are consistently followed</li> <li>Producing accurate invoicing and job costing</li> <li>Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support long-term business growth</li> </ul> <h2>Skills & Experience Required</h2> <ul> <li>Proven experience in sea freight import operations within a freight forwarding environment (essential)</li> <li>Experience with CargoWise or a similar Transport Management System (desirable)</li> <li>Strong organisational and time-management skills</li> <li>Excellent communication and customer service abilities</li> <li>High attention to detail with effective problem-solving skills</li> <li>A proactive and solutions-focused approach</li> <li>Experience with purchase order management is advantageous</li> </ul> </div> WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuMjg5NjQuMTMwMzFAd2hpdGVyZWNydWl0bWVudC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

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