Reed Supply Chain & Procurement have now been instructed to source for an Import Operator for our Chelmsford based Logistics client. Joining a small team in a period of growth, you will oversee and manage the entire forwarding process. Duties include: Ocean freight and the right candidate must be ambitious, with drive and determination. Negotiate and book cargo with shipping lines Manage documentation flow. This includes bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices and certificates of origin and licences Ship out of gauge/project cargo Coordinate the collection/delivery process and manage this until the final destination Work in a small team, covering all aspects of the forwarding process Book all movement of modes of freight Deal with customer enquiries and request for quotations What I need from you: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in start to finish Import Seafreight Freight Forwarding operations Ideally knowledge of Imports from Far East / Asia FCL/LCL Knowledge of customs regulations Commercially minded Exceptional communication skills As normal with this industry, this is an office based job Hours; 9.00am - 5.30pm Holidays; 25 days plus bank holidays Pension Salary; up to £35k