Supervisor, Ocean Import

Job Req Number: 47395
Time Type: Full Time

**BRIEF OVERVIEW**

An exciting opportunity for a Supervisor for our Ocean Import team at our DSV Mercia Park location, Swadlincote has arisen.

The Ocean Import Supervisor has a very varied role and requires someone who is extremely well organised and familiar with how a business operates.

Working as an Ocean Import supervisor also requires someone with an outgoing personality and capable of negotiating with external agencies and maintaining business relationship.

**KEY TASKS**:

- You will be responsible for managing department budgets and may also be involved in setting targets in association with other senior managers.
- The Import supervisor is expected to prepare reports on the performance of your department and suggest improvements that will enhance the company’s profit margins, as well as work closely with other senior department heads for the benefit of the company.
- Maintain records for accounting purposes in accordance with company procedures, including the checking of all invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and Customs regulations.
- Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators or distribution networks to determine tariffs which should be in the interests of the company at all times.
- Develop and maintain business relationships with both customers and suppliers.
- Providing hands on support to our Ocean Imports Team Offer advice and share industry knowledge, assist with staff training and development, acting as a mentor and positive role model, leading by example at all times.
- Deal with a variety of commodities for all shipments.
- Be able to handle the whole life cycle of the shipment from clearance to delivery to the customer.
- Complete day to day customs clearance and entries for all ocean and some air freight shipments.
- Arrange delivery onward to the client Deal with all queries quickly and efficiently.
- Liaise with overseas agents and hauliers.
- Build good working relationships with both customers and colleagues.
- Arrange shipments for FCL & LCL.

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- You will need to have at least 2 years’ experience in freight forwarding.
- Experience leading a small team preferred.
- Experience using Cargowise systems
- Experience of inputting into CHIEF
- Excellent problem solving, planning & organising skills.
- Excellent communication/telephone skills. Strong administrative and customer service skills.
- Ability to work under pressure using own initiative.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Word

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**
- A role in a successful, dynamic company
- Be a part of a strong team of performance driven colleagues
- Competitive salary
- Great future career prospects for advancement
- A professional working environment

**ABOUT DSV CAREERS**

Do you want to be part of something 75,000 times bigger than you?

That’s how many colleagues you’ll have on a journey towards connecting the world and making your mark.

We believe that people are able to achieve their potential if they take ownership of their own career. That’s why we’ll give you every opportunity to do just that.

People are at the core of who we are - the drive, talent and devotion they bring to the table every day are what make DSV the exciting place it is. It’s a dynamic and fast-moving environment with rapid decisions at every level - where ambition meets teamwork in an effort to face challenges, succeed, move forward and make a difference. We care about your opportunity to influence the path of your career, whether you want to advance locally or look for adventures abroad. With a massive global reach and offices in more than 90 countries, the opportunities are plenty.

If you have the right drive, the right talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore the reach of your potential.

We are freight forwarders, salespeople, accountants, forklift drivers, IT engineers, specialists and countless others - and we all made the choice to forward our careers.

Join us and forward your career at DSV.

**DSV - Global Transport and Logistics**

DSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services - as part of the operation or in a variety of supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.