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Import Coordinator
Job Description
Our client a global Fine Art Shipping company seeks to appoint an Import Coordinator to join their team.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Coordinate the full import cycle from start to finish, both domestically and internationally.
- Manage key accounts and ensure individual client satisfaction at all times.
- Ensure that all import documentation for the transportation methods.
- Manage customs clearance and complete import customs entries.
- Regularly liaise with the client and keep them updated on the status of their booking.
- Raise job files and input all data, using internal systems.
- Coordinate temporary admissions and bonded warehouse clearances.
- Ensure that all invoices for shipments are carried out in a timely manner and advise the customer of any payments which are due.
- Liaise with overseas agents and provide quotes for domestic and international shipments.
Required skills:
- Previous experience working in a similar role within the shipping industry.
- Experience coordinating import shipments from start to finish.
- Ability to complete import customs entries and have working knowledge of and keep up to date with customs tariffs.
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of all shipping documentation is essential.
- Experience with TA and bonded warehousing is beneficial.
- Strong customer service skills are required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.