Import Coordinator

Consortium Professional Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with our client, a respected and growing organisation within the logistics sector, to appoint an Import Coordinator. This position plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day activities of the import function and ensuring the smooth and timely handling of consignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate job planning, load scheduling, and file completion to ensure all required documentation is accurately prepared.
• Liaise closely with internal teams to confirm loading times and ensure shipments meet shipping and delivery deadlines.
• Allocate drivers to scheduled loads, providing full details and deadlines.
• Prepare driver run sheets and unloading lists.
• Book ferry crossings and monitor shipping schedules.
• Maintain regular communication with other managers to ensure smooth daily operations and timely turnarounds.
• Prepare and complete files for invoicing and charging purposes.
• Verify that trailers and drivers have shipped as planned.
• Cross-check all relevant information to maintain high levels of accuracy.
• Support the Import Manager in planning collections, deliveries, and subcontracted jobs as required.
• Maintain contact with drivers throughout the day to monitor delivery and collection progress.
• Monitor daily workloads and ensure operational tasks are completed on schedule.
• Manage subcontracted work and allocate associated costs.
• Track deliveries through agents and subcontractors.
• Provide regular delivery updates to customers.
• Offer holiday and sickness cover for the wider import team when necessary.
• Perform additional tasks as reasonably requested by the Import Manager.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong communication abilities
• High attention to detail
• Proficient IT skills
• Capable of effective planning and prioritisation
• Able to perform well under pressure
• Background in logistics or transport operations

What's on Offer?

• Attractive Salary
• Opportunities to develop and progress
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven’t received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.