Ocean Import Operations & Account Manager
Position: Ocean Import Operations & Account Manager
Industry: International Freight Forwarding
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Salary: £34,000 + Bonus paid quarterly
Hours: Mon - Fri - 8:30am - 17:00pm - Hybrid working - 1 day from home 4 office based
Our client is the fastest growing employee owned UK freight forwarder. Their people have remained at the heart of their business since its beginnings, and their entrepreneurial spirit has created a success journey driven by innovation and ambitious leadership. They provide a variety of logistics services that include ocean freight, air freight, road freight, 3PL and ecommerce fulfilment to 1000's of clients with global supply chains, striving for excellence in everything they do.
We are currently hiring for an ocean import specialist primarily dealing with ocean import operations from end to end for key customer accounts. You will be joining our growing Freight Forwarding team based in Warrington, Cheshire.
Ocean Import Operations Overview:
You will be accountable to the Operations Team Leader for the day to day running of customers' import and export requirements via ocean, air and road, ensuring procedures are followed, and that the department remains profitable, efficient, and focused. The role is permanently office based.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Complete start to finish ocean import operations for key customer accounts.
2. Ensure all shipments (imports/exports) are processed in a timely manner.
3. Prompt processing of customer invoicing and passing of supplier costs to meet KPIs.
4. Liaise with shipping lines, carriers, merchant haulage and overseas agents.
5. Obtain quotes/rates for the best possible price.
6. Provide the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction.
Company Benefits:
1. Competitive salary up to £34,000pa.
2. Quarterly bonus incentive, typically between £5,000 - £6,000 annually.
3. Hybrid working - 1 day from home 4 office based.
4. 25 days annual leave per annum with an additional purchase scheme.
5. Contributory pension scheme.
6. Annual bonus.
7. Annual birthday leave.
8. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
9. Day off for child's first day at school.
10. Cycle to work scheme.
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Job Info
Job Title: Ocean Import Operations & Account Manager
Company: CV-Library
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Posted: Jan 3rd 2025
Closes: Feb 3rd 2025
Sector: Distribution
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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