Ocean Import Freight Operator / Sea Freight Import Specialist

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 52,000; 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, from origin booking through Dublin Port arrival and final delivery.

The role offers operational autonomy, strong job stability, and growth potential within a global freight forwarding network, with a salary up to €47,500 plus benefits depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in ocean import freight forwarding operations in Ireland.
• Experience with deep-sea ocean import documentation, Incoterms and Irish import customs procedures.
• Hands-on use of freight platforms like CargoWise One and MultiFreight.

Responsibilities

• Own ocean import files (FCL & LCL) across trade lanes from origin booking to Dublin Port and delivery.
• Prepare Irish Revenue import customs entries, Bills of Lading, and shipping docs in compliance.
• Coordinate with carriers, lines, agents and hauliers to optimize import transit times.
• Serve as primary operational contact for key client accounts with milestone updates.
• Oversee ocean import costings and supplier charges to protect margins.

Skills

Ocean import freight forwarding

Attention to detail

Problem solving

CargoWise One

MultiFreight

Tools

CargoWise One

MultiFreight

Job description

Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Salary:

Up to €47,500 + 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.