Due to increased demand, our international logistics client in Essex is looking to hire an experienced Sea Freight Operator, predominantly focusing on deep sea imports (far East/Asia). This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm.
As a Sea Freight Operator, you will be responsible for managing the operations from start to finish. On a day-to-day basis you'll be booking shipments with carriers to reconciling invoices, managing revenue, and controlling costs. You will liaise with customers, customs authorities, and third-party partners so being a confident communicator is vital, as is accuracy for dealing with customs clearance documents and gathering the necessary paperwork for cargo release/delivery.
Key Duties as Sea Freight Operator:
- Negotiate and book cargo with shipping lines
- Manage documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and licenses
- Handle customs clearances
- Oversee the collection and delivery process, ensuring shipments reach their final destination
- Collaborate with a small team, covering all areas of the forwarding process
- Book freight movements across different transport modes
- Respond to customer inquiries and provide quotes
Skills and Experience Needed:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in end-to-end Import Sea Freight Forwarding operations
- Strong understanding of customs regulations, commodity codes, and related paperwork
- Experience with Import and Export customs entries using CDS
- Commercial awareness and excellent communication skills
We are keen to hear from individuals with experience as a Customs Operator, Customs Clerk, or Customs Coordinator who have customer-facing operations experience, knowledge of import/export operations and CDS.
In return, the successful Sea Freight Operator will be offered a competitive salary, in line with experience and skills.
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