Ocean Import Expert – Freight Forwarding

Transcomm Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Bonus

Pension

Job summary

Transcomm Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Ocean Import Operator to join our expanding team in Southall. The role focuses on delivering full customer service, completing customs procedures with accuracy, and handling delivery bookings with timely invoicing.

Experience in ocean freight is essential; air or road freight knowledge is a bonus. Proficiency in Cargowise, B/L procedures and related freight systems will be required to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Ocean freight import experience essential.
• Experience with air or road freight is a bonus.
• Proficiency with ocean documentation and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Arrange cargo pre-shipment with origin partner office.
• Ensure notes and eDocs are shown in the job in Cargowise.
• Ensure credit control procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure all jobs are loaded correctly.
• Ensure Bills of Lading are endorsed correctly and update receipt in Cargowise.
• Utilise shipment filters and reports to be proactive.
• Ensure daily ETA checks are completed.
• Raise non-conformances for all issues.
• Chase clients for documentation.
• Raise invoice to the client at the correct time.
• Update action lists daily for all customers.
• Identify procedural inadequacies and suggest improvements.
• Ensure CFSP deadlines are met, internal and by Customs.
• Ensure accurate use of Customs tariff to increase efficiency and service.
• Ensure all Customs entries are pre-lodged on time.
• Check entries in detail following check sheets.

Skills

Ocean Import

Air/Road Freight

Tools

Cargowise

Bills of Lading

CNS

Destin8

CDS

ASM

Ricardo

Job description

Transcomm Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Ocean Import Operator to join our expanding team in Southall. The role focuses on delivering full customer service, completing customs procedures with accuracy, and handling delivery bookings with timely invoicing.

Experience in ocean freight is essential; air or road freight knowledge is a bonus. Proficiency in Cargowise, B/L procedures and related freight systems will be required to ensure smooth operations.