Ocean Import Freight Operator / Sea Freight Import Specialist

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous annual leave

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd in Dublin, Ireland, seeks an experienced Ocean Imports Operator to manage high-volume deep-sea ocean import consignments. You will own end-to-end processes from origin booking to Irish port arrival, coordinating with carriers and agents to optimize transit times.

The role requires proven ocean import freight forwarding experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with platforms like CargoWise One or MultiFreight. Competitive salary up to €48,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven background in ocean import freight forwarding operations in Ireland.
• Solid understanding of deep-sea ocean import documentation and Irish import customs procedures.
• Hands-on experience using freight platforms like CargoWise One or MultiFreight.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight port/shipping cut-off deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ocean Import Freight Desk: own ocean import files (FCL & LCL) from origin booking to Dublin Port arrival and final delivery.
• Import customs & documentation: prepare Irish Revenue import entries, Bills of Lading, and shipping docs in compliance.
• Coordinate with carriers, agents and hauliers to secure rates and optimize transit times.
• Act as primary operational contact for key client accounts with milestone tracking and issue resolution.

Skills

Ocean import operations

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Key account coordination

Tools

CargoWise One

MultiFreight

Job description

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Salary: Up to €48,000 + Benefits (DOE)

A leading global freight forwarder in Dublin is hiring an experienced Ocean Imports Operator to manage high-volume deep-sea ocean import consignments. If you want operational autonomy, excellent job stability, and strong international growth potential within sea freight imports, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ocean Import Freight Desk: Take complete ownership of ocean import files (FCL & LCL) across international trade lanes, managing shipments from initial origin booking straight through to Irish port arrival (Dublin Port) and final delivery.
• Import Customs & Documentation: Prepare and process crucial Irish Revenue import customs entries, Bills of Lading (MBL/HBL), and shipping documentation in full compliance with Irish customs regulations.
• Supply Chain & Carrier Coordination: Work alongside ocean carriers, shipping lines, overseas freight agents, and domestic hauliers to secure competitive ocean freight rates and optimize import transit times.
• Key Account Management: Act as the primary operational contact for key client accounts, delivering real-time milestone tracking updates and proactively resolving route bottlenecks.
• File Profitability: Oversee ocean import job costing, audit supplier charges, and execute accurate client billing to protect file margins.

Requirements:

• Proven background in ocean import freight forwarding operations in Ireland.
• Solid understanding of deep-sea ocean import documentation, Incoterms, and Irish import customs procedures.
• Hands-on experience using freight platforms like CargoWise One, MultiFreight, or similar system environments.
• Sharp problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail under tight port and shipping cut-off deadlines.
• Competitive basic salary up to €47,500 dependent on experience.
• Structured career growth paths within a global freight forwarding network.
• Comprehensive benefits package and generous annual leave allowance.