Ocean Freight Coordinator: Export Operations & Logistics

Top Talent Recruit; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Talent Recruit is seeking an Ocean Freight Coordinator for our Basildon office. You will support Sea Freight Operations and help implement the Head of Ocean's vision to improve competitiveness and profitability.

Key duties include exporting, cross-trade activities, customs declarations, invoicing, and maintaining SOPs. Strong IT, Excel reporting, and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Sea Export experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and export systems.
• Strong communication via telephone and email.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sea Freight Operations in executing duties to support Head of Ocean's vision.
• Complete all Export and Cross Trade activities including invoicing and financials.
• Accurately complete customs export declaration forms.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed on time.
• Report amendments to customs declarations to line manager.
• Maintain and utilise the operational system at all times.
• Communicate quotations to line manager/sales team and record in system.
• Assist in maintaining current SOPs for the department.
• Maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships.
• Follow up late customer payments with credit control.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover as required.

Skills

Sea Export

Excel reporting

IT skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Logistics processes

Independent work

Administrative background

Job description

Top Talent Recruit is seeking an Ocean Freight Coordinator for our Basildon office. You will support Sea Freight Operations and help implement the Head of Ocean's vision to improve competitiveness and profitability.

Key duties include exporting, cross-trade activities, customs declarations, invoicing, and maintaining SOPs. Strong IT, Excel reporting, and teamwork are essential for success in this role.