Sea Freight Export & Import Freight Forwarder

Red Recruit; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

20 Days Holiday Plus bank holidays

Job summary

Red Recruit is seeking an experienced Sea Freight Export & Import Freight Forwarder in Felixstowe to oversee end-to-end imports and exports. You will coordinate with customers, overseas agents and hauliers to ensure seamless cargo movement across global supply chains.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of sea freight experience, strong communication skills and deep knowledge of Incoterms, trade compliance and customs requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sea freight experience in export/import operations.
• Proficient communicator across in-person, phone and written channels.
• Deep knowledge of Incoterms, customs requirements and international shipping regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate imports and exports end-to-end for global clients.
• Liaise with customers, overseas agents and hauliers to ensure seamless cargo movement.
• Manage key client accounts and oversee complex documentation and customs processes.
• Negotiate rates and service agreements; contribute to pricing strategies.
• Prepare quotations, analyze margins and resolve shipment issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate operational and financial records.

Skills

Logistics exp

Communication

Incoterms knowledge

Negotiation

Export/Import ops

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

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'll 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 phone 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.