Ocean Freight Export Clerk

Freight Personnel; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global freight forwarder is seeking an Ocean Export Operator for their Birmingham office. This role involves managing sea freight operations, ensuring documentation is accurate, and developing strong customer relationships, making it ideal for individuals with ocean freight experience and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Pension

22 days holiday to start

Health care plan

Cycle to work scheme

Social events

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Ocean freight forwarding required.
• Strong communication skills essential for client interaction.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with sea freight customers.
• Ensure timely movement of freight and accurate documentation.
• Coordinate haulage with shipping lines and resolve any queries.

Skills

Numerical skills

Commercial skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a Global International Freight Forwarder, specialising within the Far East, USA as their main areas. Now due to expansion we are now recruiting for an Ocean Export Operator to join the team at the Birmingham location

Your role will involve:

Developing and building relationships with sea freight customers
Ensure freight is moved on time with all the necessary documentation
Arrange haulage with shipping lines
Ensure all freight is invoiced and checked prior to dispatch
Ensure all relevant documents are on hand as required
Ensure requests and queries are resolved and actioned quickly and efficiently
Communicate with overseas agents, customers and suppliers in a clear precise manner

In order to apply you will have:

Experience of Ocean freight forwarding
Sea Freight Exports
Used to working under pressure to meet fixed deadlines
Strong numerical and commercial skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent usage of computer / operating system (Microsoft Windows) along with other office applications (Microsoft Office)
Proactive, team worker with excellent time management and organisation skills
Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated

Package and Benefits:

Salary 28,000 to 32,000 dependent upon experience
Pension
22 days holiday to start
Rewards and Discounts
Heath care plan
Cycle to work scheme
Social events
Free Parking
Plus more