Company:
JR Personnel
Location: Loughborough
Closing Date: 18/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
TITLE: Import Coordinator
JOB REF: 11172
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Loughborough
SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000
HOURS: Full time Mon to Fri 8.30am – 5pm
COMPANY BENEFITS: Pension, 25 days holidays
CAR PARKING: Yes, free parking on site
JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is looking for an Import Co-ordinator. Our client is looking for someone that has mainly worked on the importing side so you must understand all the freight terms and freight forwarders to know what good rates look like. You will need to be a self-starter as it is a stand-alone role. You must be decisive and not afraid to negotiate and push to get the best terms and lead times.
Why join this client: It is a privately owned, renowned company who prides itself on teamwork and giving the best customer experience possible. Staff say long term and progress over time. This role is pivotal to the whole organisation and is a new role so you can really go in and make it your own. Ensuring the highest customer service levels are always achieved.
The Company: A respected leader in its field who deal with well-known organisations.
The Office and Culture: Newly renovated building which is open plan and easy to find.
Career Prospects: Great they promote from within and there is clear career path for those that are looking to develop. Equally for those who want to go in and do a great job and stay at the same level there is that opportunity too.
ROLE PROFILE:
* Develop import strategies for Europe and India
* Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders and customs
* Manage all import documentation
* Securing freight forwarding contracts
* Always adhering to compliance and regulations
* Monitoring shipment schedules
* Resolving import issues that may arise
* Evaluating and selecting which transportation methods to use
* Contributing to the team and business improvement process and offering ideas
* Lots of ad hoc duties
PERSON PROFILE:
* Someone who is great at negotiating
* Self-motivated
* Can problem solve
* Possess excellent communication skills
* Be a self-starter
* Make decisions
* Able to prioritise workload be upbeat and positive in nature
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Experience working within an office-based import environment
* Highly organised with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience in MS Office
DESIRED CRITERIA:
* Ideally with existing contacts within an import business
* Manufacturing/construction industry experience would be advantageous
* Own transport
* Knowledge of a CRM Database System
Due to the number of responses generated, we are unable to get back to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you have not been successful on this occasion
JOB REF: 11172
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Loughborough
SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000
HOURS: Full time Mon to Fri 8.30am – 5pm
COMPANY BENEFITS: Pension, 25 days holidays
CAR PARKING: Yes, free parking on site
JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is looking for an Import Co-ordinator. Our client is looking for someone that has mainly worked on the importing side so you must understand all the freight terms and freight forwarders to know what good rates look like. You will need to be a self-starter as it is a stand-alone role. You must be decisive and not afraid to negotiate and push to get the best terms and lead times.
Why join this client: It is a privately owned, renowned company who prides itself on teamwork and giving the best customer experience possible. Staff say long term and progress over time. This role is pivotal to the whole organisation and is a new role so you can really go in and make it your own. Ensuring the highest customer service levels are always achieved.
The Company: A respected leader in its field who deal with well-known organisations.
The Office and Culture: Newly renovated building which is open plan and easy to find.
Career Prospects: Great they promote from within and there is clear career path for those that are looking to develop. Equally for those who want to go in and do a great job and stay at the same level there is that opportunity too.
ROLE PROFILE:
* Develop import strategies for Europe and India
* Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders and customs
* Manage all import documentation
* Securing freight forwarding contracts
* Always adhering to compliance and regulations
* Monitoring shipment schedules
* Resolving import issues that may arise
* Evaluating and selecting which transportation methods to use
* Contributing to the team and business improvement process and offering ideas
* Lots of ad hoc duties
PERSON PROFILE:
* Someone who is great at negotiating
* Self-motivated
* Can problem solve
* Possess excellent communication skills
* Be a self-starter
* Make decisions
* Able to prioritise workload be upbeat and positive in nature
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Experience working within an office-based import environment
* Highly organised with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience in MS Office
DESIRED CRITERIA:
* Ideally with existing contacts within an import business
* Manufacturing/construction industry experience would be advantageous
* Own transport
* Knowledge of a CRM Database System
Due to the number of responses generated, we are unable to get back to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you have not been successful on this occasion
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