Ocean Import Freight Forwarder

WR Logistics; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Solihull is seeking an experienced Ocean & Air Import Freight Forwarder. In this hybrid role, you will manage import procedures from start to finish and deliver excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in freight forwarding and strong IT skills. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Death in Service cover

Online GP service

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in ocean and air import freight forwarding.
• Excellent knowledge of import procedures and compliance.
• Able to work under pressure with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage all ocean and air import procedures from start to finish.
• Complete customs entries; extensive experience essential.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to clients.

Skills

Start-to-finish freight forwarding

Customer service excellence

Strong IT skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

CargoWise1 certification

Job description

Overview

Ocean Import Freight Forwarder - Solihull (Hybrid Working). Two days a week working from home. £32k - £35k.

Our client, a well-established freight forwarding business based in Solihull, is seeking an experienced Ocean & Air Import Freight Forwarder to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proven track record in handling import jobs from start to finish, including customs entries, to work for a company offering excellent benefits and hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Manage all ocean and air import procedures from start to finish
• Complete customs entries - extensive experience essential
• Deliver outstanding customer service to clients and stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to generate leads and grow the client base

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in start-to-finish ocean and air import freight forwarding
• Strong IT skills - CargoWise1 certification highly advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of import procedures and compliance
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards of accuracy
• Professional, conscientious, punctual, and able to follow direction from senior management
• You will be: Analytical, technically focused, comfortable working within established systems, decisive within your area of expertise, and able to problem-solve effectively

Package and Benefits

• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (7.5% company contribution)
• Death in Service cover
• Perkbox (including Employee Assistance Programme)
• Online GP service via HealthHero
• Specsavers Eye Care Scheme
• Workplace Nursery Provision
• Salary sacrifice tech benefit and Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards and annual performance awards

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and supportive company. If you have the experience and skills outlined above, please get in touch today to discuss this role further.

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