Sea Freight Import Specialist

3 weeks ago


Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Freight Personnel Full time

Company Overview:
Freight Personnel is a prominent global service provider within the logistics, freight forwarding, and warehousing sectors. With a vast network comprising over 354 locations across 60 countries and a dedicated workforce of 13,000 employees, we cater to the needs of our alliance customers, ensuring meticulous attention to their operational requirements worldwide.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Freight Forwarding Imports Clerk specializing in sea freight imports, with occasional responsibilities in air freight. This role is pivotal in managing the importation of goods into the designated country, overseeing the entire transportation cycle by ocean and air, while ensuring compliance with all necessary customs documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gather charges and cargo release information from agents, airlines, and shipping companies.
  • Facilitate customs clearance processes.
  • Ensure timely payments are made prior to shipment as required.
  • Process all financial transactions and generate necessary documentation.
  • Coordinate the release and transportation of goods to importers.
  • Engage daily with agents, partners, suppliers, and clients to guarantee efficient operations.

Candidate Profile:

  • Proven experience in sea freight imports is essential.
  • Strong negotiation skills and numerical proficiency are required.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard software and systems is necessary.
  • Previous experience in an air/sea import team, including booking deliveries and managing shipping documentation, is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £30,000, based on experience.
  • Generous holiday allowance of 25 days.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Performance-based bonus.
  • Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.


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