Sea Freight Forwarder

Brook Street are working on behalf of our Belfast client to recruit a new full time and permanent Sea Freight Forwarder

The successful candidate should have at least 4 years experience within FCL Ocean Freight and have strong communication skills.

Duties

• Arranging FCL export shipments with various carriers to worldwide destinations.
• Arranging collections with selected Transport/Liner Shipping Companies.
• Handling order traces, issuing Bills of Lading, Invoices, and possibly sending pre-alerts to overseas offices.
• Knowledge of physical loading of containers would be beneficial.
• Good communication, customer service and negotiating skills.
• An in-depth customs knowledge and the ability to complete Export Customs entries.
• Knowledge of Ocean Imports benficial
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

Criteria

• Successful candidate should have at least 2-3 year's experience within FCL Ocean Freight
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience at communicating with Shipping Lines (online booking systems), Co-Loaders and Transport Companies.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime as and when required.

A competitive salary will be offered but will be subject to experience.

Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link