We're looking for Air & Ocean Freight Operation Executive!
This role will manage both ocean and air freight shipments, support customers throughout the shipment lifecycle, and work closely with Product and Sales colleagues to deliver reliable and commercially sound logistics solutions.
The position is particularly suitable for an operation professional who enjoys customer interaction and team collaboration and who would like to develop progressively towards a broader Operations + Sales Support role.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate bookings, shipping documentation, pre-alerts, customs clearance arrangements, cargo tracking, collection and final delivery.
- Liaise proactively with airlines, shipping lines, co-loaders, hauliers, customs brokers, warehouses, overseas offices and other service providers.
- Provide timely and accurate shipment updates to customers and respond promptly to operational enquiries and exceptions.
- Maintain accurate operational records, shipment files, costs and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures.
- Support timely job costing, supplier invoice checking and billing readiness in cooperation with Finance and relevant colleagues.
- Support Sales and Product colleagues with operational input for customer inquiries, quotations and new business opportunities.
- Assist with onboarding new customers and new trade lanes, including shipment requirements, SOP development and operational handover.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in freight forwarding, logistics operations or a closely related logistics environment.
- Practical experience handling air freight and/or ocean freight operations, with willingness and ability to support other transport modes.
- Good understanding of the end-to-end shipment process and day-to-day freight forwarding documentation.
- Strong customer service mindset with clear, professional communication skills.
- Good organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities.
- Strong team-working attitude and willingness to collaborate across Operations, Product and Sales functions.
- Interest in developing beyond pure operations into customer-facing and sales-support responsibilities.
- Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred / Advantageous Experience
- Working knowledge of UK import and export customs clearance processes, including CDS.
- Dangerous Goods knowledge or certification; relevant training can be provided where required.
- Previous experience working within a Chinese-headquartered, Asian-headquartered or cross-cultural logistics organization.
Salary:Competitive salary depending on experience
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Freight Operations Supervisor employer: Best Services International Freight UK Ltd
BSI Freight UK is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic work culture. Located in the heart of London, the company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive support for international trade, and a collaborative environment where innovation and customer service are at the forefront. Joining BSI means being part of a forward-looking team dedicated to making global logistics easier and more efficient, providing ample opportunities for professional advancement.
Contact Details:
Best Services International Freight UK Ltd Recruitment Team