Ocean Freight Operator

Lori Walsh Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £32k negotiable

Job summary

Lori Walsh Recruitment seeks an Ocean freight Cross Trades coordinator for our Basildon client. You will plan container movements from China to the UK/USA, select services by time and cost, and coordinate co-load shipments from multiple origins.

You will work with overseas agents, the UK Import team and the USA Cross Trade team to ensure smooth freight movement. Training will be provided and there are opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight) or Cross Trades.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Sales/Customer Service experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process documents from overseas agents.
• Input data for customer shipments.
• Invoicing and daily liaison with overseas offices and customers.
• Devise loading plans for cargo and determine what/when/where to ship.
• Collaborate with overseas agents, UK Import and USA Cross Trade teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Our client is currently looking for an Ocean freight Cross Trades coordinator to join their Basildon branch. The company provides a specialist shipping services for its customers and are looking for someone who will be responsible for controlling and monitoring customer shipments originating in the Far East and shipping to various destinations around the world. You will have the opportunity to develop within time to hopefully progress to a more senior level with additional responsibilities and challenges. The work is varied and interesting and employees have the opportunity to advance within their career if they wish to.

Purpose of the role

The role involves planning container movements from China to the UK and USA, selecting the most appropriate services based on transit times and cost, and coordinating co-load shipments from various origin points. The successful candidate will work closely with overseas agents, the UK Import team, and the USA Cross Trade team to ensure the smooth movement of freight.

Duties will include

• Processing documents received from overseas agents


• Data input of customer shipments


• Invoicing and daily liaison with the companies’ overseas office and the customers.


• You will also be required to devise loading plans for our customer’s cargo which will determine what is to be shipped, when and where.


• Training will be provided in many aspects of the shipping industry and customer service skills for the right candidate as they are looking to employ for the long term. The Role will encompass various tasks within the company, working within their existing structure.


• You will be a team player but be self-motivated with willingness to take responsibility & develop within the company


• You will have good organisational skills, and be able to prioritise

Requirements

Experience required:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight, ideally some knowledge of exports or Cross Trades)


• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, and other MS programs.


• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


• Experience in Sales / Customer Service beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

Working hours are Monday to Friday 9.00 to 17.00.

Salary £32k will be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

Experience required: Minimum 3 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight, ideally some knowledge of exports or Cross Trades) A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, and other MS programs. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Experience in Sales / Customer Service beneficial but not essential.