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 and is now proud to be the largest employee-owned logistics business in the world, boasting an impressive array of benefits for its staff.
Due to continued growth plans, we are hiring for an experienced Ocean Import Operator to join our dedicated Import department based in our East Midlands Branch.
The ideal candidate will have a background working within 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 will include:
* 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 that best suit the client's needs.
* Quote clients and monitor 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.
WR Logistics is the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry, recruiting UK-wide for permanent and contract jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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