Ocean Freight Specialist — Import/Export & Customs

Rhenus Logistics; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus Logistics in the United Kingdom is seeking an Ocean Operator to join a busy Ocean Freight team. You will handle import and export shipments, take bookings from customers, agents and overseas offices, and manage the end-to-end process from booking to completion.

The role requires experience in ocean freight operations (LCL/FCL), knowledge of customs procedures including Duty and VAT, and strong IT skills with MS Office; full training on in-house systems is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in Ocean Import and/or Ocean Export freight forwarding operations.
• Knowledge of both LCL and FCL shipment processes.
• Experience of customs procedures, including Duty and VAT processes.
• Good understanding of the freight forwarding and logistics industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Full training on in-house systems will be provided.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• A-Level qualifications would be advantageous.
• Relevant freight forwarding, logistics or customs qualifications would be beneficial but are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Receiving bookings from customers, agents and overseas offices.
• Raising files within the Rhenus software system.
• Preparing customs clearance instructions and shipping instructions.
• Liaising with shipping lines, carriers and other service providers.
• Monitoring vessel arrival and departure schedules.
• Ensuring all shipping and customs documentation is correctly presented and obtained.
• Processing customs clearances, including Duty and VAT requirements.
• Maintaining customer spreadsheets and shipment records where required.
• Costing files and ensuring accurate revenue and cost allocation.
• Raising invoices to customers, agents and overseas offices.
• Raising Duty and VAT invoices where applicable.
• Investigating and resolving file queries and shipment discrepancies.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and customs regulations.

Skills

Ocean freight forwarding

Shipment management

MS Office

Prioritisation

Freight software

GCSE English & Maths

A-Level qualifications

Customs procedures

Education

GCSE English and Maths

A-Level qualifications

Freight forwarding/logistics/customs qualifications

Tools

Freight forwarding software systems

Job description

Rhenus Logistics in the United Kingdom is seeking an Ocean Operator to join a busy Ocean Freight team. You will handle import and export shipments, take bookings from customers, agents and overseas offices, and manage the end-to-end process from booking to completion.

The role requires experience in ocean freight operations (LCL/FCL), knowledge of customs procedures including Duty and VAT, and strong IT skills with MS Office; full training on in-house systems is provided.