Time Appointments are currently recruiting an Ocean Freight Forwarder on behalf of a Felixstowe based client who will be responsible for coordinating and managing the movement of freight from origin to destination and negotiating rates and terms with carriers and suppliers Key Duties & Responsibilities: Negotiating rates and terms with carriers and suppliers Collaborating with the sales team to support lead generation efforts Managing and quoting Global network enquires to conversion Maintaining accurate records of shipments Liaising 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 Meeting customer expectations to ensure excellent customer service Identifying opportunities to upsell additional services to existing clients Skills & Experience Required: Minimum 2 years industry experience Import Destination Experience Knowledge of B/L restrictions and requirements Export knowledge beneficial but not essential 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 Key Benefits : Competitive Salary Location Felixstowe Onsite parking Enhanced Holiday package Pension package Opportunity to work for a leading global freight forwarder Personal training and development The client is looking to interview asap