Ocean Import Coordinator

Manchester Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role you will manage ocean import shipments from start to finish, ensuring smooth coordination across lines, agents, and customers. You will operate within a growing, collaborative freight-forwarding team and help deliver reliable import operations. The position offers ownership, variety, and clear progression as you handle documentation, customs, and issue resolution. You will be a trusted liaison, driving proactive updates and strong customer relationships. This is a hands-on role with real impact on service quality and operational efficiency.

Pay / Benefits

  • salary up to 35,000 DOE
  • growing and well-established business
  • supportive, collaborative team
  • genuine career development and progression
  • real ownership and responsibility
  • long-term opportunity with an employer investing in its people

Responsibilities

  • Manage ocean import shipments from start to finish (FCL and LCL)
  • Booking with shipping lines and overseas agents
  • Prepare shipping documentation and handle customs/CDS
  • Liaise with customers, hauliers, and agents
  • Provide shipment tracking and proactive customer updates
  • Costing, invoicing, and resolving operational issues
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships

Key requirements

  • Proven Ocean Import / freight forwarding experience
  • FCL & LCL knowledge
  • Customs/CDS experience
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Strong organisation and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple shipments in a busy environment
  • CargoWise experience is advantageous
  • customer service orientation
  • clear communication
  • organization and attention to detail
  • CargoWise
  • freight forwarding systems
  • booking and documentation processes

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