Sea Freight Import Operator

Location Ashford
Discipline: Logistics & Supply Chain
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30000 - £38000 per annum
Contact name: Matt Surmon

Contact email: matt.surmon@rightnowgroup.co.uk
Job ref: JOB-2592_1765806659
Published: about 17 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

Right Now Group are working with an International Freight Forwarder based in Ashford, Surrey who are looking to expand their Ocean department. They are looking to bring aboard a new Sea Freight Import Operator to assist with their Operations Team.

The ideal candidate will have coordinated Sea Freight shipments for a Forwarder in the past, and ideally have experience dealing with consignments from Start-to-Finish.

Responsibilities of a Sea Freight Import Operator:

  • Book in freight with approved lines & carriers.
  • Develop relationships, ensuring a high level of customer service to clients
  • Take requests and queries and resolve them quickly.
  • Liaise with overseas agents and clients clearly, precisely and accurately and resolve issues and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Ensure documentation is correct
  • Process invoices.
  • Ensure that the sales department are aware of client activities and business finances
  • Ensure that the departmental manager is aware of the status of all shipments.

Requirements of a Sea Freight Import Operator:

  • A minimum of 2 years experience working in Freight Forwarding, in an Operations focused position
  • A positive working attitude
  • A drive to succeed and improve in a fast-paced environment
  • Clear and concise communication skills
  • Great written communication skills

What's on offer - Sea Freight Import Operator:

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000
Shift: Monday - Friday
Hours: 09:00 - 17:30
Annual Leave: 23 Days + Bank Holidays

Additional Information:
- Yearly bonus based on company performance
- Use of Cargowise operating system
- Stable, long-term role withing growing freight forwarder

ALL RELEVANT CANDIDTAES WILL BE CONTACTED ASAP