Exports Executive

Streamlineservices; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamlineservices in Tilbury is seeking an experienced Export Operations Executive to coordinate shipments from booking to delivery, working with customers, carriers, and overseas agents.

The role requires hands-on export knowledge in airfreight and seafreight, customs entries, and accurate documentation; the firm offers a professional, supportive SME environment and standard hours.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in export freight forwarding.
• Experience with airfreight and seafreight exports.
• Hands-on experience completing customs export entries.

Responsibilities

• Manage export shipments from initial booking through to completion.
• Book cargo with shipping lines, airlines and other carriers.
• Organise collections and meet vessel/flight cut-offs.
• Prepare export documentation and customs declarations.
• Liaise with warehouses and overseas agents.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Export documentation

Airfreight/Seafreight

Customs entries

Customer communication

Tools

CNS

Destin8

Multi-Freight

Job description

We’re currently recruiting for an Export Operations Executive to join an established and growing freight forwarding business based in Tilbury.Our client has decades of experience within the logistics and freight forwarding industry, handling international cargo across air, sea, road and rail. With a strong reputation for customs expertise and worldwide agency relationships, they offer a professional but personable working environment where their team plays a key role in delivering a high-quality service to customers.

The Role

This is a hands-on export position suited to someone who already has experience within a freight forwarding environment, particularly within a small to medium-sized forwarder.You’ll be responsible for coordinating export shipments from booking through to final delivery, working closely with customers, carriers, hauliers, warehouses and overseas agents. A strong working knowledge of both airfreight and seafreight exports is essential, along with previous experience handling customs entries.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing export shipments from initial booking through to completion
• Booking cargo with shipping lines, airlines and other carriers
• Organising collections and ensuring vessel and flight cut-offs are met
• Preparing export documentation, manifests and related paperwork
• Completing and processing customs export declarations
• Checking destination and country-specific documentation requirements
• Liaising with warehouses regarding cargo screening and check weighing
• Monitoring shipments to ensure all deadlines are achieved
• Preparing invoices and sending pre-alerts to overseas agents
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with customers, hauliers and carriers
• Following up with customers following delivery to ensure a high level of service
• Resolving day-to-day operational queries and supporting the wider exports team

About You

We’re looking for someone with at least two years’ experience in export freight forwarding, with exposure to both air and sea exports.You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working for a freight forwarder, preferably within an SME environment
• Solid knowledge of airfreight and seafreight export procedures
• Hands-on experience completing customs export entries
• Experience preparing export documentation and understanding country requirements
• Experience with CNS, Destin8 and/or Multi-Freight would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant export experience will also be considered

What’s on Offer?

£30,000–£35,000 salary, depending on experience

Monday to Friday,9:00am–5:00pm