Position: Ocean Import Operator
Location: Castle Donington, Derby
Salary: up to £33,000
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-17:30pm (Hybrid)
Our client is an award-winning, independently owned freight forwarding and international logistics business. They are now proud to be the largest employee-owned logistics business in the world and boast an impressive array of benefits for their staff.
Due to continued growth plans, we are hiring for an experienced Ocean Import Operator to join our dedicated Import department based at our East Midlands Branch.
The ideal candidate will have a background in freight forwarding, managing end-to-end ocean import consignments from origin through to final delivery.
Benefits:
25 Days Holiday + BH
£500 Friends and Family Referral Scheme
Long Service Sabbatical
Birthday Off
Childcare Scheme
Contractual Sick Pay
Pension Scheme
Colleague Benefits Portal
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and oversee the import process for sea freight shipments from origin to delivery.
* Liaise with our overseas offices & agents to arrange shipments.
* Negotiate rates with suppliers to optimise cost-effectiveness for clients.
* Select contracts/carriers which best suit the client’s needs.
* Quote clients and monitor the market rates.
* Monitor shipment status and provide regular updates to clients.
* Ensure the customs department has the correct documentation for customs clearance.
* Liaise with suppliers/hauliers to ensure smooth delivery of cargo.
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