Sea Import Operator

Spring Supply Chain; Bradford; Presencial; GBP 30 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Free parking

Annual bonus

Training and progression opportunities

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Annual pay review

Resumo da oferta

Spring Supply Chain in Bradford is seeking an Import Operator with experience in sea freight imports to join our established team. The role covers end-to-end shipments for regular clients, coordinating with shipping lines and customers to ensure smooth imports.

You will negotiate rates, ensure correct documentation, and keep all parties updated. A customer-focused, organised approach and strong communication are essential.

Qualificações

• Experience of managing sea imports.
• Experience in a freight forwarder or similar business.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organised and thorough, able to see tasks through to completion.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Manage sea imports for regular clients.
• Obtain best prices from shipping lines and negotiate rates.
• Ensure solutions meet customer needs.
• Ensure all shipments have the correct documentation.
• Update customers, shipping lines and agents with changes.
• Resolve queries related to lost, damaged or delayed shipments.

Conhecimentos

Sea freight imports

Negotiation

Customer focus

Communication

Organised

Deadline oriented

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking for an Import Operator based in Bradford with experience in Sea Freight Imports. This role is working for a well-established, profitable business with a longstanding team.

In this role, you'll be responsible for managing end to end shipments for regular customers. The company imports from various locations so we will consider candidates with any experience within freight forwarding.

Main duties to include:

• Managing sea imports for regular clients
• Obtaining the best prices from shipping lines and negotiating rates
• Ensuring customers have the correct solution that meets the needs
• Ensure all shipments have the correct documentation
• Update customers, shipping lines and agents with any changes
• Resolve queries relating to lost, damaged or delayed shipments

We are looking for:

• Experience of managing sea imports
• Experience in a freight forwarder or similar business
• Someone who puts the customer first
• Excellent communication skills
• Someone who is organised and sees tasks through to completion
• Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits include:

• £30,000 - £37,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Annual pay review
• Free parking
• Annual bonus
• Training and progression opportunities