Sea Freight Export Specialist - Fast-Paced Logistics

WR Logistics; Wythenshawe; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WR Logistics is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Export Coordinator to manage sea freight export and cross-trade shipments, ensuring accurate operations, customs and invoicing whilst building strong customer relationships. The role requires a solid background in sea freight exports and a proactive approach in a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will handle export declarations, documentation, and invoicing, reporting to the line manager, and will contribute to SOP updates and continuous

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of two years' sea freight export experience for a UK based freight forwarder.
• Knowledge of sea freight imports would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of logistics processes and procedures.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Confident working independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience with Excel reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including telephone and email correspondence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Aufgaben

• Manage sea freight export and cross-trade shipments, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Complete all associated financial, legal and invoicing transactions.
• Prepare and complete customs export declarations accurately.
• Ensure all operational activities and shipment documentation are completed within required deadlines.
• Report any amendments to customs declarations to the line manager immediately.
• Maintain accurate records and utilise the operational system effectively.
• Maintain regular communication with the line manager, providing updates on new sales leads and shipment handovers.
• Assist in maintaining and updating departmental SOPs.
• Build and maintain strong customer and internal relationships, providing regular feedback to the line manager.
• Follow up on overdue customer payments in conjunction with the credit control team.
• Communicate quotations to the line manager and sales team, ensuring all quotations are recorded consistently on the system.
• Identify and implement improvements to customer workflows and operational efficiencies.
• Complete export and client invoicing accurately within 48 hours of the final activity.
• Ensure insurance charges are applied correctly and promptly report any insurance claims to the line manager.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover when required.

Kenntnisse

Sea freight export

Export documentation

Customer relations

Attention to detail

IT skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Excel reporting

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

WR Logistics is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Export Coordinator to manage sea freight export and cross-trade shipments, ensuring accurate operations, customs and invoicing whilst building strong customer relationships. The role requires a solid background in sea freight exports and a proactive approach in a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will handle export declarations, documentation, and invoicing, reporting to the line manager, and will contribute to SOP updates and continuous