Import/Export Clerk
Eccles
FTC - 12 months
£30,000
Hybrid - 3 days in the office
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation? Our client, a leading company in the freight forwarding industry, is seeking an enthusiastic Import/Export Clerk to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. If you have a methodical approach, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a deadline-driven environment, then this role may be perfect for you!
Working within our client's busy team, the Import/Export Clerk will play a vital role in managing key customers' freight shipments. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations, you will be responsible for organising the export and import of varied cargo using various modes of transport.
Key Tasks:
- Liaise with customers to obtain shipment authorizations and provide regular communication on shipment progress.
- Monitor and manage cargo movements from origin to final destination.
- Maintain close relationships with customers, resolving any customer service issues.
- Manage customs processes necessary for export and obtain rates for quotations.
- Prepare documents for invoicing and maintain own P&L's weekly.
- Identify opportunities for new lanes/activity by liaising with customers.
- Perform any other duties as reasonably requested.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Previous experience in international shipping process and Freight Forwarding is essential.
- Familiarity with export and import activities.
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and specific industry related systems
- Previous administrative experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Bring a methodical approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively at all levels.
- Understand the importance of attention to detail and product quality.
- Embrace a flexible, hands-on approach and thrive in a team and independent work environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Our client's office is conveniently located in Eccles close to public transport and with free parking.
To apply, please send your CV to
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