Job Description

Our client delivers import/export air, ocean and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics and specialised services in retail, manufacturing and chemicals.

Its their innovative technologies, pushing of boundaries, and most importantly, their employees that sets them apart. Voted a Great Place to Work by their employees in recognition of the positive ethos they have created across all of our locations.

They are now seeking an Ocean Export Operator to join one of their dedicated Ocean freight teams. If you thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment then we want to hear from you. You will be at the forefront of their mission to provide exceptional support to their clients. You will play a pivotal role in orchestrating the movement of goods across international waters, ensuring they reach their destinations safely, efficiently, and on time. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to adapt to ever-changing situations will make you an essential

part of their team.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and build relationships to ensure a high level of customer service is provided to customers
Ensure freight is moved on time with all the necessary documentation
Arrange haulage with shipping line
Ensure all freight is invoiced and checked prior to dispatch
Ensure all relevant documents are on hand as required
Ensure requests and queries are resolved and actioned quickly and efficiently
Communicate with overseas agents, customers and suppliers in a clear precise manner
Use customer ERP and SAP systems as and when required
Take ownership of your own training and development so as to continuously improve and develop

General Skills

Industry and operational knowledge of Ocean freight
An understanding of why attention to detail matters and the commercial impact this has
Able to cope and accustomed to working under pressure to meet fixed deadlines
Strong numerical and commercial skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent usage of computer / operating system (Microsoft Windows) along with other office

applications (Microsoft Office) (Cargowise – preferable)

Proactive, team worker with excellent time management and organisation skills
Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated

Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

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Ocean Export/Import Operators