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Import Freight Coordinator

Gleeson Recruitment Group
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England

Salary

£30,000 - £40,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Gleeson is seeking an experienced Import Coordinator for a growing freight forwarding business in Manchester.
  • The role offers a salary of £30,000 to £40,000 plus a bonus, with opportunities for career progression and hands-on responsibility.
  • Candidates should have experience in handling ocean and air freight, as well as imports and exports, and familiarity with freight management systems like Cargowise.
  • Key responsibilities include coordinating shipments, preparing shipping documents, ensuring compliance with trade regulations, and communicating with customers.
  • The ideal candidate will also use data analytics to review shipping costs and maintain accurate records of shipments and agreements.

Gleeson has been partnered with a dynamic and expanding freight forwarding business to find an experienced Import Coordinator.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a multimodal freight professional to step into a pivotal role within a thriving SME, offering real career progression, hands-on responsibility, and the chance to shape the future of the logistics operation.

Job Title: Import Coordinator
Locations: Manchester - Flex
Salary: 30 - 40,000 + Bonus


Duties:

  • Coordinate shipments, ensuring smooth and timely delivery across various freight modes.
  • Assist in conducting market research on freight industry trends, pricing structures, and service options.
  • Support negotiations with carriers and suppliers to secure competitive rates and improve cost efficiency.
  • Prepare and process shipping documents, customs paperwork, and compliance checks.
  • Handle import and export documentation, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
  • Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements across all relevant countries.
  • Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and government agencies to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery.
  • Communicate with customers, providing updates, resolving issues, and offering tailored logistics solutions.
  • Track and monitor shipments, ensuring service levels are met and delays are addressed proactively.
  • Work closely with sales and account management teams to support pricing and operational strategies.
  • Use data analytics to review shipping costs, identify trends, and contribute to pricing decisions.
  • Maintain accurate records of shipments, contracts, and supplier agreements.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience with Handling Ocean , air Freight
  • Experience With Imports & Exports
  • Experience of Freight Management systems such as Cargowise , CDS.etc.
  • Knowledge & Experience of customs clearance
  • Cargowise Superuser (Not Required)

Industry : Freight Forwarding

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