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Ocean Freight Forwarder

TIME Appointments Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9EP

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an Ocean Freight Forwarder for a leading shipping company in Felixstowe.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of Import/Export experience and a proactive attitude.
  • Key responsibilities include managing freight movement, negotiating with carriers, and maintaining shipment records.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday and a pension package.
  • Candidates with air freight or warehousing knowledge will have an advantage.

We are working on behalf of a leading shipping company in Felixstowe who are looking for an Ocean Freight Forwarder to join their team in Felixstowe.

If you are an energetic and pro-active person who enjoys challenges, working in a team and building relationships, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Co-ordinate and manage the movement of freight from origin to destination, ensuring compliance with all regulations
  • Negotiate rates and terms with carriers and suppliers
  • Collaborate with the sales team to support lead generation efforts
  • Manage and quote Global network enquires to conversion
  • Maintain accurate records of shipments
  • Liaise with clients to provide updates on shipment status and resolve any issues
  • Ensuring collection & delivery KPIs attained
  • Generating reports relating to all export and customs activity
  • Meet customer expectations to ensure excellent customer service
  • Identify opportunities to upsell additional services to existing clients
  • Assist in delivery of other business objectives as required

Previous Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum 4 years Import/Export experience
  • Import Destination Experience
  • Air Freight and/or Warehousing knowledge an advantage
  • Knowledge of B/L restrictions and requirements
  • Export knowledge beneficial but not essential
  • Transport / Container delivery experience
  • Knowledge of carrier systems
  • Experience of Destin8
  • Can do attitude with excellent attention to detail
  • MS Office skills
  • Excellent teamwork & communication skills

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Onsite parking
  • 25 Days Holiday
  • Pension package
  • Opportunity to work for a leading global freight forwarder
  • Personal training and development

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.