Export Operator

7 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Ligentia Full time

We’re looking for an Export Operator, to be based at our office in Manchester. To support the export team with our ever growing air, ocean and road export products. You will co-ordinate the movement of all shipments, including customs clearances and transportation, and will be responsible for developing the business relationship between the company and existing customers.

We work as one team striving to achieve excellence, so you’ll be motivated to develop strong relationships with our Commercial, Warehouse and Transport teams to ensure efficient and effective handling of shipments.

**Key Responsibilities**
- End-to-end working knowledge of export air, ocean and land processes and procedures.
- Export customs clearance knowledge.
- Developing relationships with clients and providing excellent customer service.
- Dealing with internal teams to ensure client KPIs are achieved and exceeded.
- Shipment profitability and margin management.
- Negotiation and relationship-building with suppliers.
- Managing your portfolio of customers in line with agreed operating procedures.
- Creating customer-specific reports.
- Good market awareness.
- Working as part of a team and providing support and cover for colleagues during absences.

**Skills & Knowledge**
- Background in forwarding / logistics.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Export air experience.
- Dedicated to providing the highest levels of customer service.
- Team player.
- Robust time management and organisational skills.
- Confident and articulate communicator.
- Excellent commercial acumen.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- Familiar with bespoke IT software packages.
- Knowledge of CargoWise is an advantage.

**Our Working Environment**

We offer a hybrid working environment, requiring at least 3 days a week in the office for collaboration and team meetings.

**Why Ligentia? Why now?**

Accelerated growth in one of the most dynamic industries you can imagine. Brilliant customers including some of the world’s leading retailers and best-known brands. A tech vision and roadmap that will turn heads for all the right reasons. And colleagues with high commitment and unrivalled knowledge, combined with low ego. A flexible work environment that is collaborative, stimulating and shares genuine feelgood for the work we do together. However you look at it, Ligentia is a great place to be right now.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester


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