Senior Ocean Export

Senior Ocean Export Operator Wythenshawe – Manchester Up to 38k DOE Role To plan and co-ordinate the shipment of goods via ocean freight, meeting customer expectations whilst ensuring high compliance and maximising gross profit. Duties and Responsibilities * Proactively communicate with clients to ensure transparency * To work closely with both internal and external parties to ensure shipments are transported in the most cost effective and efficient way * Route planning for transporting goods overseas; bookings with hauliers and carriers * Negotiating costs and service while maximising profitability * To work with overseas partners to follow up routed enquiries * Handle and control shipments from start-to-finish, ensuring milestones are updated * Invoicing shipments in line with quotations and credit agreements set * Prompt processing of costs and purchase invoices as required * Issuing quotations to clients in a prompt and competitive manner * Any other day to day export operations * Liaising with sales teams to help with business development Knowledge / Skills and Experience * Good knowledge within the industry * Exceptional customer service skills * Great attention to detail with high accuracy * Problem solving skills * A high level of written and oral communication * Able to work independently and as part of a small team * Willingness to keep up to date with changes to customs and compliance regulation. Package * Salary: Up to 38k DOE * Pension: 5% matched salary sacrifice scheme * Holidays: 25 days annual leave in the (pro-rata in year one) * Bonus: Up to 10% of salary, per annum, subject to scheme rules * Cash plan: Medicash Cash plan * Career: Personal Development Plan: Bespoke training with a combination of coaching and mentoring, structured training and funded courses, to create a bridge to career aspirations. * Progress: Appraisal system to recognise performance and deliver agreed objectives & career development * Social: Events, from Pizza Friday in the local office through to large group-wide parties * Birthday: £50 voucher