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OCEAN TEAM LEADER- FREIGHT FORWARDING

Heathrow Personnel
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 2HX, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client, a well-established international freight forwarder, is seeking an Ocean Team Leader to join their lively medium-sized team.
  • The role involves ensuring the smooth running of the ocean freight department, handling ocean import and export operations, and managing customs entries.
  • Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience dealing with ocean imports and possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • The position offers a salary of £40,000 per year and requires a hands-on approach while liaising with shipping lines and customers.
  • Working hours are Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:30, with responsibilities including attending weekly meetings and reviewing KPIs with the branch manager.

My clients a well established international freight forwarder are seeking a OCEAN TEAM LEADER to join there lively medium sized team.

Daily duties would include:

  • Ensuring the smooth running of the ocean freight department
  • Handling ocean import and exports operations
  • Customs entries
  • FCL & LCL
  • Arranging delivers and collections
  • Arranging billing for VAT/ Duty
  • Liaising with shipping lines & customers
  • Quotations
  • Monitoring market trends
  • Building relationships with clients, airlines and overseas agents
  • Liaising with all departments on a daily basis
  • Attending weekly meetings with operational team
  • Reviewing KPI's with branch manager to identify areas of improvement

Skills needed:

  • Must have at least 5 years+ experience dealing with ocean imports
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Hands on approach to the department
  • PC literate
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Team player

Working Hours:

  • Monday-Friday 0900-1730

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