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Air, Sea Export Clerk

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Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL3 0FF, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Medium Sized Freight Forwarder is seeking an Air, Sea Export Clerk to join their freight logistics team.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in air and sea exports from start to finish, with any import experience being a plus.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the full cycle of export and import shipments, negotiating rates, and handling documentation for customs clearance.
  • The position offers a salary that depends on experience and requires strong communication, negotiation skills, and attention to detail.
  • Candidates should be willing to learn and grow with the company, and a car driver is preferred for the location.

We are working with a Medium Sized Freight Forwarder who are looking to recruit Air, Sea Export Clerk.

This role will be an integral part of the freight logistics team.

Responsible for aspects of air & sea freight exports, any air, sea Imports advantage or willing to learn Imports and help to develop the in-house freight forwarding department.

Looking for an enthusiastic individual looking to grow with the company, along with 2 + years Air, Sea Export start to finish experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage the full cycle of export and import shipments across multiple transport modes (air, sea).
  • Completing MAWB & HAWB’s
  • Negotiate rates with carriers and suppliers, ensuring the best possible prices and service levels.
  • Provide accurate quotations and pricing for shipments.
  • Organise and arrange collections and deliveries
  • Handle all necessary documentation for customs clearance, compliance, and shipment tracking.
  • Liaise with clients, carriers, and overseas agents to ensure smooth and timely delivery of goods.
  • Arranging A-Z of export shipments globally
  • Creating job file on in house system, keeping accurate and detailed records
  • Develop effective relationships with customers and suppliers for an effective and efficient service and communicating with clients regarding their shipment progress
  • Sending proof of exports/imports to clients
  • Support and cover import processes
  • Communicating with sales and operations team throughout the day
  • Provide administration assistance to team
  • Provide assistance throughout the business as and when required
  • Answering phones

Experience/Skills required

  • 2+ years of experience Air, Sea Exports start to finish, any Imports advantage or willing to learn Imports.
  • Strong understanding of customs procedures and international shipping regulations.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Operational and sales (business development) experience is an advantage
  • Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • ASM Sequioa and CDS knowledge

Monday to Friday

Salary depends on experience.

Car Driver preferred for location

  • If you have not heard from us within 7 days, then you application has been unsuccessful.

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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.