If you’re nodding along, this could be a great opportunity for you!
Our client is a growing international business with products manufactured in China and shipped to customers and distributors across the UK, Europe, the US and other global markets.
They’re now looking for an International Import & Logistics Coordinator to join their team and take ownership of the journey from factory floor to customer door.
And there’s plenty to keep you busy!
🚢 What will you be doing? You’ll be the key link between factories, freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers and customers, making sure everything gets where it needs to be, when it needs to be there.
Your day-to-day will include:
Managing imports from China into the UK, EU, US and other international markets
Coordinating FCL/LCL sea freight and air freight
Booking shipments with freight forwarders, customs brokers and shipping lines
Preparing and checking commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin and customs documentation
Making sure products have the correct HS/commodity codes and calculating duties, VAT and landed costs
Keeping on top of import regulations, tariffs, trade agreements and rules of origin
Managing different Incoterms including FOB, CIF and DDP
Working closely with the China team and factories to coordinate collections, container loading and order accuracy
Tracking shipments from China through to final delivery and keeping Sales and Customer Service updated
Jumping in when shipments hit a customs hold, inspection or unexpected delay and getting things moving again
Coordinating parcel and pallet deliveries through carriers such as DHL, FedEx and UPS
Checking freight and duty invoices and keeping an eye on logistics costs
Looking for opportunities to improve processes and reduce unnecessary shipping and import costs
Keeping shipping and customs records accurate and up to date
In short, you’ll be the person making sure the wheels keep turning!
🌍 What are they looking for? This isn't just about booking shipments. Our client needs someone who understands international imports and knows how to make things happen.
You'll ideally have:
2+ years' experience in international shipping, freight forwarding or import logistics
Hands-on experience importing goods into multiple countries
Experience shipping from China or the Far East
A solid understanding of customs, HS codes, duties, VAT and Incoterms
Experience with both sea and air freight
Experience dealing with freight forwarders and customs brokers
Good knowledge of UK import requirements, with EU and US experience highly desirable
Strong Excel skills and confidence using shipping, logistics or freight-forwarding systems
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to keep multiple shipments moving at once
Great communication skills and a "I'll sort it" attitude when something doesn't go to plan!
Experience within consumer goods, retail or another fast-moving international environment would be a big plus.
⭐ What's on offer?
£35,000–£40,000
Monday to Friday
Choice of 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm
Office based in Wigan
Free onsite parking
NEST pension with 3% employer contribution, matched
This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys the world of international logistics and imports and wants a role where they can take ownership, make a difference and be part of a growing international business.
If you're organised, commercially aware, good with detail and secretly enjoy tracking a shipment until that magical "delivered" notification appears, I’d love to hear from you!
To Apply: send your CV to (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) for more information on this fantastic role.
**Please note: Only candidates that have import and logistics experience will be considered for this role**
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year