Freight Forwarder - Export & Import

Brook Street; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This role involves managing FCL export shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, and providing exemplary customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ocean freight operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a forward-thinking company that values dedication and offers a competitive salary based on experience. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in FCL Ocean Freight with strong export and import skills.
• In-depth customs knowledge and ability to complete Export Customs Entries.

Responsibilities

• Arrange FCL export shipments and manage end-to-end import/export consignments.
• Maintain compliance and ensure smooth operations through effective communication.

Skills

FCL Ocean Freight

Export Customs Entries

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Time Management

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

CNS Operating System

Job description

Brook Street Recruitment is working with our Belfast client to recruit an experienced Freight Forwarder to join their team.

Duties:

• Arranging FCL export shipments with various carriers to worldwide destinations.
• Arranging collections with our selected Transport/Liner Shipping Companies.
• Handling order traces, issuing Bills of Lading, Invoices, and possibly sending pre-alerts to overseas offices.
• Manage end-to-end import and export consignments, communicating with clients, agents, and partners to keep everyone in the loop and ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure completion of consignments by monitoring from collection to delivery.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Criteria:

• The successful candidate for this role should have at least 2-3 years of experience within FCL Ocean Freight and have strong export and import skills.
• Must have an in-depth customs knowledge and the ability to complete Export Customs Entries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience at communicating with Shipping Lines (online booking systems), Co-Loaders, and Transport Companies.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good understanding of CNS operating system would be required.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard industry practices.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime as and when required.

A competitive salary will be offered but will be subject to experience.

Please send your CV via the apply link to Colleen Farquharson.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.