Ocean Import Customer Services Coordinator
Location: Rainham, Essex
Salary: £31,000-£36,000 per annum, depending on experience
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Our client, a leading international freight forwarding and supply chain organisation, is seeking an experienced Ocean Import Customer Services Coordinator to join its busy team in Rainham.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established global business offering genuine career development, an attractive benefits package and a supportive working environment.
You will play a key role in coordinating ocean import shipments and acting as the main point of contact for customers, ensuring every movement is handled accurately, efficiently and professionally.
What You'll Do
* Manage ocean import container movements, ensuring shipments are handled accurately and efficiently.
* Coordinate FCL and LCL import shipments.
* Arrange customs clearance, haulage and other associated services.
* Act as the main point of contact for customers and respond promptly to operational enquiries.
* Provide customers with accurate shipment information and regular updates.
* Liaise with internal departments, shipping lines, hauliers and other service providers.
* Escalate operational issues to colleagues or management when required.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure all information is entered correctly onto internal systems.
* Deliver consistently high standards of customer service.
* Ensure shipments are managed efficiently and within agreed timescales.
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience within the logistics or freight forwarding sector is essential.
* Ocean freight forwarding or ocean import experience is highly desirable.
* Knowledge of FCL and LCL import operations.
* An understanding of customs clearance and haulage arrangements.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
* A proactive, organised and flexible approach.
* The ability to prioritise a busy workload and work effectively under pressure.
* Basic Microsoft Office and general IT skills.
* Experience using CargoWise would be particularly advantageous.
What's on Offer
* Salary of £31,000-£36,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* 25 days' annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
* Five days' volunteer leave each year.
* Opportunity for unpaid leave, subject to management approval.
* Up to ten days' international remote working, subject to company policy.
* Critical illness cover and a health cash plan.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Employee referral scheme.
* Access to a 24/7 online GP and mental health support service.
* Life events counselling and a care concierge service.
* Online fitness and wellbeing platform, including yoga, Pilates and mindfulness.
* Discounts on gym memberships, high-street vouchers and other employee benefits.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Ocean Import Customer Services Coordinator looking to develop your career within ocean freight forwarding, please get in touch today.
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Keywords / Alternative Job Titles: Import Customer Services Coordinator, Ocean Import Coordinator, Sea Freight Import Coordinator, Ocean Freight Coordinator, Import Freight Forwarder, Ocean Import Clerk, Sea Freight Import Clerk, Import Operations Coordinator, Freight Forwarding Customer Service Coordinator, Import Logistics Coordinator, FCL Coordinator, LCL Coordinator.
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