K.A.G. Recruitment is delighted to be supporting our client a leading family business who are looking to recruit an Ocean Import Coordinator to join their existing team based in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a Global Logistics Solutions business renowned for its exceptional service.

Job Title: Ocean Import Coordinator

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £27,000 - £36,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent

The Role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Ocean Import Coordinator with a strong understanding of Customs clearance and Import/Export procedures. This role will involve coordinating shipments, liaising with clients and overseas partners, and ensuring smooth documentation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicating with clients, overseas partners, and agents to manage logistics operations.
• Manage documentation related to this function, both in compliance with Customs, but also enabling smooth movement of the goods.
• Manage the movement of our clients’ goods in to the Country complying with all the laws of International Trade.
• Engaging with customers regularly, negotiating rates, and providing quotations.
• Ensuring all necessary paperwork and information are received for shipments.
• Handling import documentation from start to finish, including customs entries.
• Accurately inputting and progressing documentation within the system.

You will have Customs Ocean Imports. It would also be highly beneficial for you to have exposure to Air Services or have a keen interest in developing your knowledge within this field.

You will be confident in using Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint and have a professional attitude along with a drive to identify and initiate change.

You will possess strong organisational skills with a keen eye for maintaining thorough records of actions taken and progress made and be an assertive and confident communicator to all levels with excellent time management skills.