Import Coordinator

IMPORT COORDINATOR | NORTH COUNTY DUBLIN | PERMANENTAre you an experienced Air Import Coordinator ready to advance your career?Are you ready to elevate your career?Our client, a leading freight company, is seeking a skilled Import Coordinator to join their team permanently. This role covers the full import process, managing shipments from origin to final delivery in Ireland. Responsibilities also include customs and customer interaction across air, sea, and road divisions.The team works from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday. After the probation period, you can work from home one day a week based on business needs.This is your chance to secure a role that offers a great salary and benefits, along with career progression with this expanding team. ON OFFER|Competitive salaryComprehensive health carePension schemeLife assuranceEmployee assistance program23 days of annual leave, increasing with length of serviceEngaging company eventsClear career progression opportunitiesYOUR ROLE|Reporting directly to the Import Manager, you will play a crucial role within the team in coordinating operational and administrative processes related to imports across air, sea, and international road freight.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES|Take charge of operational and administrative import processes, including invoicing, job costing, and documentation.Prepare customs entry documentation, ensuring all consignments are accurately completed and invoiced.Arrange and coordinate collections efficiently.Manage tracking of consignments and handle pre-alerts with precision.Deliver timely updates to customers and stakeholders.Resolve customer queries regarding clearance and delivery requirements, consistently striving to exceed expectations for service excellence and satisfaction.Collaborate with stakeholders to provide updates on queries and track shipments, ensuring adherence to compliance and service level agreements.REQUIREMENTS|A minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in an administrative import role within freight forwarding.Strong knowledge of the freight forwarding sector, with hands-on experience in international road freight and/or air or sea freight import coordination.Solid understanding of Irish customs processes.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.Exceptional customer service skills.Ability to complete 5-year background check as part of the on-boarding process due to air freight security policyIf you are ready to take the next step in your career, send your CV to Lisa in Dublin to apply for this exciting opportunity!