Ocean Freight Export Specialist

4 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Freight Personnel Full time
Job Overview
As an Ocean Freight Export Specialist with Freight Personnel, you will play a critical role in managing the export logistics process for our clients. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring that all shipments are handled efficiently and effectively.

About the Role
This is a challenging yet rewarding position that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. As an Ocean Freight Export Specialist, you will be responsible for arranging haulage with shipping lines, ensuring all freight is invoiced and checked prior to dispatch, and communicating with overseas agents, customers, and suppliers in a clear and concise manner. You will also be expected to use customer ERP and SAP systems as required.

Key Responsibilities
* Developing and building relationships with customers to ensure high levels of service
* Ensuring freight is moved on time with all necessary documentation
* Arranging haulage with shipping lines
* Invoicing and checking all freight prior to dispatch
* Communicating with overseas agents, customers, and suppliers
* Using customer ERP and SAP systems

Requirements
* Experience in ocean freight forwarding
* Strong numerical and commercial skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Proactive and flexible approach with excellent time management and organization skills
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual

Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary of £35,000 - £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a range of benefits including pension, 22 days holiday, rewards and discounts, healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme, free parking, and social events. Salary may vary based on performance and qualifications.

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