Ocean Freight Export Operation Specialist

PSA BDP; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider in London is seeking an experienced Export Operations Coordinator to manage export traffic coordination and documentation for customer shipments. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in ocean or air export functions, excellent communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for growth within the organization are available.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in ocean or air export functions required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a customer service environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office.

Responsibilities

• Manage export traffic coordination and document distribution.
• Process all documents according to compliance requirements.
• Coordinate the outbound movement of international freight shipments.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Leadership experience

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Job Description

About PSA BDP:

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere.Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a key resource for BDP's export operations, managing export traffic coordination, data entry, and document distribution for customer shipments.

• Order Processing: Receive documents and initiate logging process, confirm data received is in compliance with all US Custom requirements, process all documents in accordance with requirements, coordinate cargo availability and arrange pickup and delivery, and finalize billing and distribute documents as required.
• Shipment Status reporting: Review daily monitoring reports, ensure all measurements standards are met, and proactively report non-conformances.
• Maintenance: Ensure all tables complete and current, assist in accounting issues, perform RFI/RFQ as required, and ensure all communications are prompt and content is accurate.
• Prepares export declarations and related Bills of Lading in Ocean Exports.
• Coordinates the outbound movement of international freight shipments.
• Establishing rates and services with third party carriers.
• Some knowledge of interpreting Letters of Credit would be an asset.
  
  

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate must have two (2) to three (3) of experience handling ocean or air export functions
• Prefer at least one (1) to three (3) years of experience in a customer service type environment.
• A college degree is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced office.
• Good communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills required.
• Candidate must possess a strong team work attitude.
• Leadership experience is a strongly desired.
• Candidate must be PC literate with MS Office applications.