Ocean Import Coordinator
Our client offers global Logistics solutions Worldwide and are currently looking for an Ocean Import Operator to work at their offices based near Romford to join their Import team. The role would suit someone with some experience of Ocean freight Imports looking to further their career within the industry.
The purpose of the role: To work within the Import team to provide a full operational service for LCL and Groupage Import container freight from start to finish. There will be some FCL work also.
Duties will Include:
Providing Quotes/Rates for clients
Liaison with shipping Lines and track shipments keeping clients updated of any problems
Working with our overseas offices to ensure shipments are co-ordinated correctly
Arranging for the containers to be unstuffed on arrival to the UK working with our warehouse suppliers across all regions
Taking care of necessary customs arrangements to clear cargo with our customs teams and ensure any local fees are collected
Send out NOA and Invoices and deal with any invoice disputes
Manifests and any other related paperwork or documentation.
Liaise with warehousing and clearing agents with regards to devanning of containers
Arrange to release cargo and organising deliveries all across the UK and Ireland
Strong customer service focus is a must with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely across all elements of the roll.
Speaking to customers which range from forwarders to personal individuals to co-ordinate their arrival of the cargo and making sure that all procedures are in place to get their shipments released / delivered to them at the earliest chance
Make sure that everything has been costed and charged correctly whilst maximising profits
Required Skills:
You will need to have some experience of working within Sea freight Imports.
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