Ocean Freight Operations Specialist

White Recruitment; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

White Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established logistics provider in Manchester. We are seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Operator to manage sea freight shipments from start to finish and deliver excellent customer service.

You will handle import/export/cross-trade ocean shipments, book cargo, perform customs clearance and documentation, and liaise with carriers and partners. Increasing responsibilities include quotations, costing, and account growth.

Qualifications

• End-to-end Ocean Freight forwarding experience.
• Knowledge of import and export operations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• CargoWise experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing import, export and cross-trade ocean freight shipments
• Booking cargo with shipping lines and overseas agents
• Customs clearance and shipping documentation
• Liaising with customers, carriers and international partners
• Preparing quotations and following up on new opportunities
• Costing, invoicing and maintaining accurate shipment records
• Building long-term customer relationships and supporting account growth

Skills

Ocean freight forwarding

Import/export operations

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

White Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established logistics provider in Manchester. We are seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Operator to manage sea freight shipments from start to finish and deliver excellent customer service.

You will handle import/export/cross-trade ocean shipments, book cargo, perform customs clearance and documentation, and liaise with carriers and partners. Increasing responsibilities include quotations, costing, and account growth.