Import Supervisor
Basildon, Essex
Permanent Position / Full time role.
FREE PARKING ON SITE + COMPANY BENEFITS OFFERED
SALARY - £36,000 - £42,000 per annum
We have an excellent opportunity for a n experienced Import Supervisor based in Basildon/Wickford area of Essex to join an established team.
Your role:
- Support the day-to-day running of the Import department, helping to ensure workloads are effectively managed and service standards maintained
- Manage import shipments from origin through to final delivery in the UK
- Provide operational support, guidance and knowledge
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with shipping lines and key service providers
- Understand and monitor container allocations, commitments, availability and carrier performance
- Coordinate customs clearance, transport, warehousing and final delivery requirements
- Act as an escalation point for operational and customer issues where appropriate
- Work closely with Sales and other internal teams to support the successful onboarding and ongoing servicing of key customer accounts
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows and operational efficiency
- Liaise with Accounts and other internal departments to ensure customer accounts and cargo releases are managed correctly
- Ensure accurate shipment records and documentation are maintained, including Bills of Lading and associated import documentation
Person specification:
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong previous experience import freight forwarding
- A thorough working knowledge of the end-to-end import process
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- The ability to prioritise workloads and remain effective within a busy operational environment
Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Noble Recruiting Limited. For further details on how we manage applicant data, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on our website.
Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Pay: £36,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
