Ocean Import Operator

WR Logistics; Denton; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

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Office-based role

Competitive salary

Denton location

Descripción de la vacante

WR Logistics is seeking an experienced Ocean Import Operations Specialist in Denton, Manchester, to manage import shipments from start to finish. The role focuses on FCL and LCL imports, pricing, quotations and customs procedures in a busy freight-forwarding environment.

You will develop competitive pricing, liaise with overseas agents, and ensure timely, accurate delivery while maintaining excellent customer service and cost control.

Formación

• Extensive experience in import freight forwarding, especially ocean freight.
• Strong working knowledge of both FCL and LCL imports.
• Experience preparing sea freight pricing and customer quotations.
• Understanding of customs clearance, import duties and VAT payments.

Responsabilidades

• Manage import shipments (FCL/LCL) from start to finish.
• Prepare competitive import pricing and quotations for customers.
• Coordinate with overseas agents and confirm bookings.
• Oversee customs clearance, duties and VAT payments.

Conocimientos

Ocean freight

FCL imports

LCL imports

Pricing

Customer quotations

Customs procedures

Air freight pricing

Descripción del empleo

Ocean Import Operations Specialist

Location: Denton, Manchester

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Working Arrangement: Full-time, office-based

Are you an experienced Ocean Import Operator looking for your next challenge? Do you have a strong background in FCL and LCL imports, alongside experience with pricing, customer quotations and customs procedures?

We're working with an established freight forwarding business in Denton, Manchester, who are looking to recruit a highly experienced Ocean Import Operations Specialist to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who understands the full import process, enjoys managing shipments from start to finish and is confident handling both the operational and commercial aspects of freight forwarding.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing import shipments, preparing competitive pricing, coordinating with overseas agents and ensuring shipments move smoothly through to final delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing ocean import shipments across both FCL and LCL.
• Preparing import pricing for sea freight and, ideally, air freight.
• Producing accurate and competitive quotations for customers.
• Liaising with overseas agents to coordinate shipments and confirm bookings.
• Managing customs clearance processes, including duty and VAT payments.
• Tracking shipments and keeping customers updated on progress.
• Monitoring shipments to ensure they move efficiently and arrive within the required timeframes.
• Raising invoices and ensuring job costs and charges are accurately recorded.
• Resolving day-to-day operational issues and keeping customers and partners informed.
• Building strong relationships with customers, overseas agents and suppliers.

About You

We're looking for a highly experienced import professional who can confidently manage shipments while delivering excellent customer service.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Extensive experience in import freight forwarding, particularly ocean freight.
• A strong working knowledge of both FCL and LCL imports.
• Experience preparing sea freight pricing and customer quotations.
• Air freight pricing experience would be a definite advantage.
• Experience liaising with overseas agents and arranging shipment bookings.
• A good understanding of customs clearance, import duties and VAT payments.
• Experience with shipment tracking, job costing and invoicing.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £36,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working week.
• Full-time, office-based position in Denton, Manchester.
• An opportunity to take ownership of a varied import role within an established freight forwarding business.