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Imports Customer Service Operator

TIME Appointments Ltd
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9EP

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading logistics company in Felixstowe, is seeking a skilled individual to join their Imports Customer Service Team.
  • The successful candidate will deliver high-quality customer service, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure timely customs clearance and cargo release.
  • Candidates should have working knowledge and experience in Imports, along with excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • The position requires a proactive attitude and the ability to work under deadlines, with a focus on maintaining effective relationships with customers and suppliers.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 per year, and applicants should have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Our client, a leading logistics company based in Felixstowe, are currently looking to add a superstar to their Imports Customer Service Team that specialise provide global supply chain solutions

The successful applicant will be responsible for producing high quality customer service to all customers, overseas partners, and suppliers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plan, direct and control all activities on a day-to-day basis.
  • Maintain all files ensuring they are costed and invoiced prior to export, delivery, or release.
  • Obtain relevant information from customers in order to complete customs clearance, deliver or release of cargo.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all outstanding monies are collected prior to release/delivery of goods with overall responsibility in the collection of outstanding D/V including updating records.
  • Provide transport companies with the relevant information to ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
  • Develop constructive relationships with key customers and key suppliers, resolving any concerns and ensuring corrective action is taken.
  • Maintain effective communication and relationships with overseas offices and partners.
  • Identify and provide early warning to the manager of the relevant department, on any issues and problems that could have an adverse effect on deadlines.
  • Liaise where appropriate with other departments to resolve any conflicting issues raised by customers and/or figures.
  • Assist with insurance claims in line with company procedures as and when requested by management.
  • Monitor incoming mail and highlight potential problem areas to relevant staff, delegating as appropriate, advising management as and when necessary.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Working knowledge and experience within Imports
  • Able to work and meet deadlines
  • Computer literate
  • Possess team player qualities
  • A pro-active attitude
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent communication skills

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.