Freight Forwarder
6 months ago
Are you enthusiastic, energetic and eager to expand your career with a company that values learning and development? Come and join our Operations team at our London office. As an Ocean Freight Forwarder you will be part of the Operations Department in a multinational company, moving freight from all over the world and dealing all aspects of quoting, forwarding, customs and 3rd parties through to completion.
You will experience a variety of languages and cultures and will have exciting opportunities to enhance and develop your career with OIA. It’s up to you where your ‘road’ takes you in our company.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Managing the whole Sea Export process from start to finish
- Bookings and managing subcontractors throughout the shipment process
- Managing all customs processes where required
- Assisting with Sea Imports wherever the company requires
- Completing all billing activities in line with company KPI’s
- Creating and developing a positive working relationship with your allocated customers
- Contributing financially by maximizing gross profit on all shipments, and mitigating against any detention/demurrage/storage
- Negotiating contracts, transportation and handlings costs
- Checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packaging specifications, and compliance with overseas countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes
- Liaising with and manage third parties in accordance with customer requirements
- Arranging insurance and assist the client in the event of a claim
- Communicating with the customer, maintain visibility and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports, statistical and unit cost analyst
- Helping and support local business development opportunities
**What we need from you**:
- A customer-orientated ability to work under pressure and solve problems independently
- Previous experience in the freight forwarding industry - specifically Seafreight is essential
- Team player with positive working attitude
- Ability to address multiple tasks, set work priorities, and organize work effectively
- Professional written and verbal communication skills in English, an additional language would be beneficial but not essential.
- A high level of energy with a "can-do" positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit
- Eligibility to work in the UK is essential
**What we can offer you**:
- Competitive remuneration package including an employee incentive plan
- Variety of recognition schemes, including long service, employee appreciation, social activities, staff competitions
- Flexible/Hybrid working schedule
- Training and development
- Access to OIA University for personal and professional development
- Friendly, fun and relaxed culture
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