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Air & Ocean Freight Coordinator

Air & Ocean Freight Coordinator

On site

Trafford park, United kingdom

£ 40,000 /year

Freelance

20-11-2025

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Skills

Market research Sales Research Recruitment Analytics

Job Specifications

Gleeson has been partnered with a dynamic and expanding freight forwarding business to find an experienced Import Coordinator.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Air & Ocean freight professional to step into a pivotal role within a thriving SME, offering real career progression, hands-on responsibility, and the chance to shape the future of the logistics operation.

Job Title: Key Account Manager
Locations: Manchester
Salary: £30 - £40,000 + bonus & Great Company incentives

Duties:

Coordinate shipments, ensuring smooth and timely delivery across various freight modes.
Assist in conducting market research on freight industry trends, pricing structures, and service options.
Support negotiations with carriers and suppliers to secure competitive rates and improve cost efficiency.
Prepare and process shipping documents, customs paperwork, and compliance checks.
Handle import and export documentation, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements across all relevant countries.
Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and government agencies to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery.
Communicate with customers, providing updates, resolving issues, and offering tailored logistics solutions.
Track and monitor shipments, ensuring service levels are met and delays are addressed proactively.
Work closely with sales and account management teams to support pricing and operational strategies.
Use data analytics to review shipping costs, identify trends, and contribute to pricing decisions.
Maintain accurate records of shipments, contracts, and supplier agreements.

Ideal Candidate:

Experience with Handling Ocean , air Freight 1 year +
Experience With Imports
Experience of Freight Management systems such as Cargowise , CDS.etc.
Knowledge & Experience of customs clearance
Cargowise Superuser (Not Required)

Industry : Freight Forwarding

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About the Company

Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integrity - everything they felt the industry lacked. Since then we have grown with our success, and have branched out by obtaining talented and experienced staff who embody the same values around customer service. We now cover Accountancy & Finance, Built Environment, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, IT, Marketing & Digital, Office Support, Procurement & Supply Chain, T... Know more