Import Co-ordinator

Import Co-ordinator
£32,000 - £36,000 per annum
Tamworth

An established and growing national organisation is seeking an experienced Import Co-ordinator to join its team.

This is a pivotal role responsible for managing international inbound shipments from the Far East and Europe, ensuring stock is delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective manner in line with operational requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations and Sales teams to provide visibility of container and EU road freight movements, maintain accurate landed cost modelling, and support continuous improvement across all importing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Far East container shipments and EU road freight movements
• Manage freight forwarder relationships, bookings, tracking and documentation
• Oversee landed cost modelling, including freight rates and exchange rate updates
• Validate supplier data and ensure accuracy of import documentation
• Monitor and control demurrage and associated costs
• Ensure compliance with UK import regulations and customs requirements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to align arrivals with operational constraints
• Utilise freight forwarder portals and internal ERP systems to manage shipment activity

About You

• 1-3 years' experience in a UK import, logistics or supply chain role, with hands-on exposure to managing sea and road freight movements.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping processes and Incoterms
• Understanding of UK customs procedures, commodity codes, valuation and duty/VAT calculations
• Experience preparing and validating commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and preference documents
• Familiarity with systems such as CDS and freight forwarder portals
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability (including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and pivot tables)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers, brokers and internal teams

A formal qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade or Business Administration would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and systematic in approach
• Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven
• Calm under pressure with a strong sense of urgency
• Collaborative, with the ability to build trusted working relationships
• Committed to continuous improvement and high performance standards

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking business offering long-term development within a dynamic import environment.

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com.

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