Sea Freight Export & Import Freight Forwarder

Red Recruit; Felixstowe; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension

20 Days Holiday Plus bank holidays

Résumé du poste

Red Recruit is seeking an experienced Sea Freight Export & Import Freight Forwarding expert in Felixstowe. The role covers coordinating Imports and Exports end-to-end, liaising with customers, overseas agents and hauliers to ensure seamless cargo movement globally.

Key responsibilities include managing client accounts, handling complex documentation, negotiating rates, advising on Incoterms and compliance, preparing quotations, and resolving shipment issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics and freight forwarding.
• Deep industry knowledge with strong commercial awareness.
• Proficient communicator, in person and in writing.

Responsabilités

• Managing key client accounts.
• Overseeing complex documentation and customs processes.
• Negotiating rates and service agreements.
• Providing guidance on Incoterms and international shipping regulations.
• Preparing quotations and analysing margins.
• Handling shipment exceptions and resolving delays.
• Maintaining accurate operational and financial records.

Connaissances

Sea Freight

Imports/Exports

Incoterms

Customs

Description du poste

Sea Freight Export & Import Freight Forwarder

Location: Felixstowe

Start: ASAP

An experienced Sea Freight Export & Import Freight Forwarding expert is required for our independent Freight Forwarding client, who provides worldwide shipping services.

Working on their Sea Freight team, a typical day will involve coordinating all aspects of Imports and Exports end-to-end.

What you do:

You'll be dealing with companies worldwide, liaising with customers, overseas agents and hauliers, ensuring seamless movement of cargo across global supply chains.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing key client accounts
• Overseeing complex documentation and customs processes
• Negotiating rates and service agreements
• Providing expert guidance on Incoterms, trade compliance, customs requirements, and international shipping regulations.
• Preparing quotations, analysing margins, and contributing to pricing strategies.
• Handling shipment exceptions and high‑impact issues, proactively resolving delays, disputes, and operational challenges.
• Maintaining accurate operational and financial records

What you need:

We're keen to speak to seasoned logistics professionals with 5+ years' experience. Candidates must have deep industry knowledge, strong commercial awareness and be a proficient communicator; in person, on the and in writing.

Why you'll love this role:

• Position within a fast‑moving global logistics environment.
• Opportunities to shape operational processes and contribute to commercial strategy.
• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• 20 Days Holiday Plus bank holidays

Keywords / alternative titles:

Deep Sea Clerk, Export Operations Clerk, Export Operator, Ocean Exports, Ocean Freight Clerk, Seafreight Clerk, Seafreight Export Clerk, Sea Freight, Deep Sea, Ocean Freight, Exports, 20 TEU, 40 TEU, C88, Container, FCL / Full container load, LCL / Less container load, Manifest.