Freight Forwarder - Export & Import

Virtual Bridges, Inc.; 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. In this role, you will be responsible for arranging FCL export shipments, managing import/export consignments, and ensuring compliance with all policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong customs knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure while providing exceptional customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving logistics environment and make a significant impact on operations. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in FCL Ocean Freight with strong export/import skills.
• In-depth customs knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Arrange FCL export shipments and manage end-to-end import/export consignments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain communication with clients.

Skills

FCL Ocean Freight

Export Customs Entries

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Tools

MS Office

CNS operating system

Job description

Join to apply for the Freight Forwarder - Export & Import role at Virtual Bridges.

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' 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 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 CV via the apply link to Colleen Farquharson.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage