Ocean Freight Specialist

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Metro Full time
Job Title: Ocean Freight Specialist

At Metro, we are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Ocean Freight Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our logistics department, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, carriers, and suppliers to negotiate and confirm rates effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive customer quotations via various methods and negotiate rates with carriers and suppliers to maximize cost-effectiveness.
  • Prepare and submit customer quotations and proposals within agreed timeframes.
  • Work within our in-house system to create and issue quotations.
  • Communicate with customers to manage and follow up on all quotes to obtain feedback and measure success.
  • Track success and failure rates of quotes and report back to management.
  • Develop and build relationships with customers to provide the highest level of service.
  • Monitor carrier websites and notifications to stay up-to-date on industry developments.
  • Promote continuous improvement and take on delegated tasks as assigned by the reporting manager.

Requirements:

  • Industry and operational knowledge of Ocean freight - inbound, outbound, and cross trade.
  • An understanding of how to influence profitability through effective pricing.
  • Strong numerical and commercial skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent usage of computer and office applications, including Cargowise.
  • Proactive, team worker with excellent time management and organization skills.

Why Choose Metro?

  • Competitive salary including a bonus paid twice a year.
  • Access to our benefits, discounts, and wellness platform.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme.
  • Free parking.
  • Respectful working environment.
  • Plenty of opportunities for training and development.


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