Ocean Freight Forwarder

Ocean Freight Forwarder – Preston

Since 2013, Montgomery Freight Management offers a pan-global supply chain solution to provide a complete and seamless product offering for all customers’ logistics requirements.

In conjunction with our worldwide network of partners, our team of experienced freight forwarders understand all aspects of shipping and freight forwarding, and also importantly fully understand the needs of our customers.

From managing logistics, negotiating tariffs or managing the administration of complex customs regulations, Montgomery Freight Management excel at the management of cost-effective and safe movement of cargo to anywhere in the world.

Regardless of the simplicity or complexity, the supply chain solution provided by the company enables customers to focus on their core business and let Montgomery do the rest.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and grow current customer base, cross selling across our other market bases.
• Complete the end-to-end process for all ocean export consignments (FCL & LCL).
• Liaise with overseas agents, Merchant haulage, and shipping lines.
• Ability to look over customs documentation, commercial invoices, packing lists, BOLs.
• Liaise with our clearing agents to complete custom entries.
• Resolve customer issues and escalate where support is needed.
• Liaise with sub-contractors to arrange carriage of goods to various worldwide destinations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years working for a Freight Forwarder in the UK on Deep Sea. Airfreight knowledge preferred but not essential.
• Ocean/Deep-Sea Experience
• Customs experience.
• Experience in Key Account Management experience.
• Excellent customer service.
• Good verbal and written communication.

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