Export Documentation Clerk

Top Talent Recruit; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an Export Documentation Clerk to join their office in Basildon. The role involves managing export documentation, liaising with clients and customs, and ensuring the accuracy of all documents. Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail and have experience in freight forwarding or export documentation. The position promises a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in export documentation or freight forwarding is an advantage.
• Familiarity with various customs regulations and documentation processes.
• Proficient in using office software and communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Receive B/L instructions and monitor them through the system.
• Liaise with clients and customs to clear shipments.
• Send draft bills of lading and receive amendments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of export documentation

Job description

Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for an Export Documentation Clerk to join their office in Basildon.

• Receive B/L instructions from clients, send to back office for entering in the system, monitor
• Obtain UCR from clients and associate to MUCR or raise entry if we complete
• Close MUCR once all secured and check to ensure all are cleared. If not liaise with clients and customs to clear the shipments
• Chase for missing information i.e. Bill of lading instructions and UCR's
• Send Draft bills of lading to customers
• Receive amendments from the client, amend bill of lading and resend draft for approval
• Raise invoices and credit notes to overseas agents/offices and customers
• Check Vessels have sailed and send Shipped on board messages to customers
• Add ROE and sailing date into the file
• Send file to Back Office to complete Final bills and Invoicing; once completed by Back Office we check all is correct
• Print original bills of lading, stamp and sign, post to customer
• Complete country advanced filing such as AMS, AFR, ACI, MCPI, ENS
• Liaise with customers and agents through email and telephone