Job Summary
We are actively looking to engage ocean & sea freight professionals with a passion for freight forwarding and shipping for a new role as a Sea Freight Forwarder working in Kegworth, Derbyshire.
Responsibilities
* Manage sea / ocean freight import and export bookings including pricing, quotations, end‑to‑end shipping and customs documentation.
* Documents of Operations and transportation (booking, Bills of Laden, pre‑advices, loading confirmation).
* Nominating carriers, hauliers and shipping lines, in‑line with rates, OTIF value and customer requirements in line with a variety of INCOTerms.
* Raise additional customs documentation to ensure the freight can move from country to country (ISF, COO, clearance documentation etc).
* Customer rate analysis on route guidance, whilst monitoring and secure allocations and operation efficiency.
* Develop and build relationships to ensure a high level of customer service is provided to clients with a knowledge of the clients' business requirements.
Qualifications
* 2+ year(s) experience in freight forwarding in either sea or ocean freight forwarding.
* Experience of pricing, quotation and planning customer deliveries across ocean & sea freight.
* Desirable experience of customs compliance.
* Excellent customer service experience.
* Knowledge of INCOTerms is advantageous.
* Commutable to Kegworth in Derbyshire.
Benefits
* £36,000-£40,000
* Company bonus scheme
* Comprehensive company benefits account
* Large opportunities to progress knowledge and job banding
* Private healthcare scheme
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