Freight Operations Supervisor

Best Services International Freight UK Ltd; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Best Services International Freight UK Ltd is seeking an Air & Ocean Freight Operation Executive to manage ocean and air shipments, support customers through the shipment lifecycle, and collaborate with Product and Sales teams to deliver reliable, commercially sound logistics solutions.

This role suits an operation professional who enjoys customer interaction and teamwork and who aspires to develop toward a broader Operations + Sales Support remit, with hands-on experience in freight forwarding

Qualificações

• Minimum 2 years experience in freight forwarding or logistics operations.
• Experience with air freight and/or ocean freight operations.
• Good understanding of end-to-end shipment process and documentation.
• Strong customer service mindset and professional communication.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate bookings, shipping documentation, pre-alerts, and customs clearance.
• Track cargo and provide timely shipment updates to customers.
• Maintain operational records and support costing and billing readiness.
• Support Sales and Product teams with operational input for inquiries and quotes.
• Assist onboarding of new customers and new trade lanes.
• Collaborate with airlines, carriers, freight forwarders and warehouses.

Conhecimentos

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We're looking for Air & Ocean Freight Operation Executive!

This role will manage both ocean and air freight shipments, support customers throughout the shipment lifecycle, and work closely with Product and Sales colleagues to deliver reliable and commercially sound logistics solutions.

The position is particularly suitable for an operation professional who enjoys customer interaction and team collaboration and who would like to develop progressively towards a broader Operations + Sales Support role.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate bookings, shipping documentation, pre-alerts, customs clearance arrangements, cargo tracking, collection and final delivery.


• Liaise proactively with airlines, shipping lines, co-loaders, hauliers, customs brokers, warehouses, overseas offices and other service providers.


• Provide timely and accurate shipment updates to customers and respond promptly to operational enquiries and exceptions.


• Maintain accurate operational records, shipment files, costs and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures.


• Support timely job costing, supplier invoice checking and billing readiness in cooperation with Finance and relevant colleagues.


• Support Sales and Product colleagues with operational input for customer inquiries, quotations and new business opportunities.


• Assist with onboarding new customers and new trade lanes, including shipment requirements, SOP development and operational handover.


• Minimum 2 years' experience in freight forwarding, logistics operations or a closely related logistics environment.


• Practical experience handling air freight and/or ocean freight operations, with willingness and ability to support other transport modes.


• Good understanding of the end-to-end shipment process and day-to-day freight forwarding documentation.


• Strong customer service mindset with clear, professional communication skills.


• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities.


• Strong team-working attitude and willingness to collaborate across Operations, Product and Sales functions.


• Interest in developing beyond pure operations into customer-facing and sales-support responsibilities.


• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred / Advantageous Experience

• Working knowledge of UK import and export customs clearance processes, including CDS.


• Dangerous Goods knowledge or certification; relevant training can be provided where required.


• Previous experience working within a Chinese-headquartered, Asian-headquartered or cross-cultural logistics organization.

Salary：Competitive salary depending on experience