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Ocean Import Operator

Right Now Recruitment
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Right Now Group is seeking an Ocean Import Operator for an International Freight Forwarder based in Birmingham to enhance their Ocean department.
  • The ideal candidate should possess at least 2 years of experience in Freight Forwarding, specifically in an Operations-focused role.
  • Key responsibilities include booking freight, developing client relationships, resolving queries, and ensuring accurate documentation.
  • The position offers a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000 and requires a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
  • The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and all relevant candidates will be contacted promptly.

Right Now Group are working with an International Freight Forwarder based in Birmingham who are looking to expand their Ocean department. They are looking to bring aboard a new Ocean Import Operator to assist with their Operations Team. The ideal candidate will have coordinated Ocean shipments for a Forwarder in the past, and ideally have experience dealing with consignments from Start-to-Finish. Responsibilities:

  • Book in freight with approved lines & carriers.
  • Develop relationships, ensuring a high level of customer service to clients
  • Take requests and queries and resolve them quickly.
  • Liaise with overseas agents and clients clearly, precisely and accurately and resolve issues and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Ensure documentation is correct
  • Process invoices.
  • Ensure that the sales department are aware of client activities and business finances
  • Ensure that the departmental manager is aware of the status of all shipments.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2 years experience working in Freight Forwarding, in an Operations focused position
  • A positive working attitude
  • A drive to succeed and improve in a fast-paced environment
  • Clear and concise communication skills
  • Great written communication skills

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Location: Birmingham Shift: Mon-Fri (8.30am-5pm) ALL RELEVANT CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED ASAP

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