Ocean Import Operator
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Bradford | Up to £37,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working | 25 days' holiday | Private healthcare
Looking for your next move in ocean freight? Join a freight forwarding business where you can take ownership of your shipments, build strong customer relationships and put your import expertise to work.
This Bradford-based opportunity combines a varied operational role with an attractive package, including hybrid working, 25 days' holiday and private healthcare. It's an excellent move for an experienced ocean import professional who enjoys managing the full shipment process and delivering a service customers can rely on.
What's on offer
Salary up to £37,000, depending on experience
Hybrid working
25 days' holiday
Private healthcare
A varied ocean import role with responsibility for your own shipments and customer relationships
The role
You'll coordinate ocean import shipments from booking through to final delivery, keeping customers informed and ensuring each stage runs smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing ocean import shipments, including FCL and LCL movements
Liaising with overseas agents, shipping lines, hauliers and customers
Arranging bookings, monitoring arrivals and coordinating deliveries
Preparing and checking shipping documentation
Coordinating customs clearance and ensuring the required information is available
Providing accurate updates and resolving delays or shipment queries
Obtaining rates, preparing quotations and managing shipment costs
Maintaining accurate records and completing invoicing
Building strong relationships through responsive customer service
About you
Previous ocean import experience within freight forwarding
A good understanding of the import process from origin through to delivery
Confidence liaising with customers, overseas agents and suppliers
Strong organisation and attention to detail
The ability to manage several shipments and competing deadlines
A proactive approach to resolving problems and keeping customers informed
If you're looking for an ocean import role offering ownership, variety and an attractive benefits package, apply with your CV today. xgikmsk
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