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Ocean freight Coordinator - Birmingham
Shift pattern - Monday - Friday
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to 36,000
We have an exciting opportunity for an Ocean Freight Operator to join a well-established freight forwarder renowned for their expertise in air, road, sea, and warehousing services. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about logistics and enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As the Ocean Freight Operator, you'll play a crucial role in our team, ensuring that every shipment is handled seamlessly. You'll oversee the end-to-end process of ocean import logistics, from tracking shipments and managing documentation to coordinating with customs and resolving any issues that arise. You'll be part of a company that values growth, teamwork, and operational excellence, offering ample opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive and experienced team.
If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are motivated by the challenge of coordinating complex global logistics, this position could be an excellent fit!
Benefits
- Competitive Salary Up to 36,000
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Collaborative & Supportive work environment
Responsibilities
- Oversee & Independently handle shipments in the role of Ocean freight Imports & Exports in accordance with quality standards, including documentation, booking, shipment control, transport insurance, accounting, and customs handling
- Provide customer support in conjunction with the Sales Department, including occasional client visits when required
- Handle complaints in line with BIFA Terms and Conditions, including correct KPI recording
- Communicate with our UK, Overseas offices, and agents
- Focus on ensuring the most cost-effective service solutions are being utilized without risk to service levels
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working within Freight forwarding with a UK based freight forwarder.
- Previous experience in Ocean freight
- Able to handle shipments from start to finish
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
