At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage ocean-import shipments from booking to delivery in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a growing freight-forwarding business with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Perfect for those seeking a professional and collaborative workplace.
- Why this job: Make an impact in logistics while developing your skills in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Two years of ocean-import experience and proficiency in CargoWise required.
The predicted salary is between 31275 - 38225 £ per year.
An established and growing freight-forwarding business is looking for an experienced Ocean Import Operator to join its team in Dagenham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least two years’ ocean-import experience who can manage shipments confidently from initial booking through to final delivery. Previous experience using CargoWise is essential.
The company offers hybrid working, a supportive team environment and genuine opportunities for career progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage ocean-import shipments from booking through to final delivery
- Handle both FCL and LCL consignments
- Liaise with customers, shipping lines, overseas agents, hauliers and internal departments
- Monitor vessel schedules, arrivals and shipment milestones
- Provide customers with regular and proactive shipment updates
- Arrange customs-clearance instructions and supporting documentation
- Coordinate container collections and final deliveries
- Manage Bills of Lading, arrival notices and import documentation
- Obtain rates and prepare customer quotations
- Process supplier invoices and raise customer invoices
- Resolve delays, documentation issues and operational queries
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date shipment records within CargoWise
- Deliver a consistently high level of customer service
Essential Requirements
- A minimum of two years’ ocean-import experience within freight forwarding
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end ocean-import operations
- Previous experience handling FCL and LCL shipments
- Confident using CargoWise
- Excellent customer-service and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
- Able to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
What Is on Offer
- Salary increase following successful completion of probation
- Hybrid working
- Genuine opportunities for progression
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Opportunity to join a growing freight-forwarding business
If you have solid ocean-import experience and are confident using CargoWise, apply today for a confidential discussion.
Ocean Import Operator in Dagenham employer: Tall Grass Recruitment
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