At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage import shipments and coordinate sea and air freight movements.
- Company: Join a friendly, well-established freight forwarding business in Portsmouth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, casual dress, company pension, and bonus scheme.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with no weekend work and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a close-knit team and gain exposure to diverse international shipments.
- Qualifications: 1-2+ years in freight forwarding with strong customs and customer service skills.
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 DOE
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Working Pattern: Office-based
We're recruiting for an experienced Import & Export Coordinator to join a friendly and well-established freight forwarding business in Portsmouth. This is a varied role within a close-knit operations team, with a 50:50 split between import customs clearance and freight forwarding. You'll manage shipments from initial booking through to final delivery, working across sea and air freight while maintaining regular contact with customers and suppliers.
The Role
- Managing import shipments from booking through to delivery
- Completing and processing import customs entries via CDS
- Coordinating sea and air freight movements
- Arranging collections and deliveries
- Liaising with customers, hauliers, shipping lines and other suppliers
- Tracking shipments and keeping customers updated
- Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
- Handling queries and resolving any issues that arise
- Ensuring shipments are processed accurately and within deadlines
About You
We're looking for someone with 1-2+ years' experience in freight forwarding, ideally with a strong background in import operations and customs. You should have:
- Previous experience within a freight forwarding environment
- Hands-on experience with CDS and import customs entries
- Experience handling sea and/or air freight
- Good understanding of the import process from clearance through to delivery
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- A proactive, can-do approach and the ability to work to deadlines
- Experience with CNS, Destin8, Boxtop or Descartes would be advantageous.
The Company
You'll be joining a small, friendly team where everyone works closely together. The business handles a wide variety of cargo and provides tailored international freight solutions, giving you exposure to a broad range of shipments and customers.
Package
- £28,000 - £34,000 DOE
- Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
- No weekend working
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Casual dress
- Bonus scheme
- Friendly, supportive working environment
Import & Export Coordinator in Portsmouth employer: WR Logistics
WR Logistics is an exceptional employer located in Bradford, offering a dynamic work environment where career development is prioritised. With a competitive salary and a supportive team culture, employees benefit from a Monday to Friday working pattern and ample training opportunities, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow within the freight forwarding industry.
