via indeed · 27 May 2026 ·9 days ago

Import Coordinator

Commodity Centre
Great Braxted
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Commodity Centre UK Ltd are recruiting an Import Co\-ordinator

Company overview

Commodity Centre Group Ltd

The leading independent global provider of controlled storage and 4PL services; Warehousing, Global Freight Forwarding, Haulage and Logistics, Technical Services and Resources.

We provide dedicated commodity storage, global forwarding and 4PL services for soft commodities, metals and general cargo. We handle thousands of tonnes of material every year in bonded, state of the art warehouses. We manage the whole supply chain from origin and shipping, through to customs, warehousing and onward distribution.

Role overview

Booking transport of containers when necessary, carry out a broad range of logistics related administrative duties in order to clear incoming and occasionally outgoing containers as efficiently as possible.

Requirements of the role

General Tasks:

· Customer Service – Internal / External phone calls

· IT – Excel spreadsheets, Inhouse Operational Cargowise System

Operational Tasks:

· Pre\-Alerts – Manage Inbound shipments via Sea Freight and occasional Airfreight

· Organise Export shipments via Sea Freight

· Opening New Jobs on internal system for Import / Export \& Airfreight

· Customs Entries

· Customs Documentation using Traces

· Port Health Documentation

· Liaising with Customers via email or telephone

· Monitor progress of shipments from start to finish

· Transport Deliveries

· Ensure Customer delivery requirements are met including Bonded cargo

· Job Costings / Invoicing

· System Updates

· Analysis Reporting

· Signing off Files

Experience and knowledge

Working knowledge of Cargowise.

Proficient IT skills in; Microsoft Outlook, Excel \& Word.

Previous background and working knowledge of shipping environment.

Ability to work under pressure and always to a time scale.

Work well with other employees at all levels in a fast paced and busy environment, working both independently and under instruction.

Have a positive attitude to work.

If you feel you meet the requirements set out above and possess the skills and knowledge then get in touch, Commodity Centre would be delighted to discuss the role further with you.

Working hours are 8\.30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, based at our head office in Great Braxted.

We are offering a very competitive salary and benefits package, along with the advantage of working within a fast\-paced growing company.

Job Type: Permanent
Contract length: 9\-12 months

Pay: Up to £35,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • On\-site parking
Application question(s):
  • What is your notice period with your current employer?
Experience:
  • Import/export: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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