Position: Experienced Ocean Freight Export Specialist
Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

We are recruiting for a client of ours, one of the UK's leading logistics and freight companies. They operate worldwide and offer a full range of services in the UK, across Europe, and internationally across all trade routes. Our client seeks a skilled Ocean Freight Export Specialist to join their expanding team.

To be considered for this role you must have experience in ocean freight operations, from start to finish. Although the role is remote, you must attend two weeks of training in their Stoke office (accommodation will be provided).

Your key responsibilities as Ocean Freight Export Specialist:

Handling FCL and LCL exports, mainly to China and US and other origins on an end-to-end basis
Booking in jobs on the in-house system
Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines and various carriers
Track and update shipment statutes in the company's system and provide regular updates to clients
Coordinate tasks on the shipments to meet all customer SOP requirements: booking approvals, processing pre-alerts, governmental filings, executing delivery, ensuring proper invoicing, etc.
Complete customs processes - including INCOTERMS
Ensure compliance with export regulations and trade compliance laws
Developing good working relationships with shipping lines, overseas agents, hauliers and our other branches
Growing our prospect database

Requirements:

End-to-end Ocean Freight Operations knowledge is ESSENTIAL
Working knowledge of the International freight forwarding industry.
Strong customs knowledge is essential
Be able to communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and your wider team
Have a keen attention to detail
Develop trust and respect from colleagues & clients
Identify problems early & respond in a timely fashion
A proactive and professional personaBenefits:

Salary dependent on experience
24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Perk Box Discount Platform
Full training and support
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance program
Extensive learning opportunities
Employee Engagement Forum
Reward and Recognition programme
Monthly Pay Day Treat DayWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

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