A company specialising in freight forwarding and supply chain management is seeking an Ocean Export Operator to support the team in managing the movement of goods across international waters, ensuring they reach their destinations safely, efficiently, and on time.
The Ocean Export Operator will have excellent communication, IT, time management, teamwork skills, as well as have good knowledge and experience of maritime logistics.
What’s in it for you?
* Work hours: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week
* Salary: Up to £30,000, plus bonus
* Ongoing training
* Health Insurance
* Life Assurance
* Retail Perks
* Pension
Ocean Export Operator Responsibilities:
* Develop and build relationships to ensure a high level of customer service is provided to customers
* Ensure freight is moved on time with all the necessary documentation
* Arrange haulage with shipping line
* Ensure all freight is invoiced and checked prior to dispatch
* Oversee all relevant documents are on hand as required
* Undertake requests and queries are resolved and actioned quickly and efficiently
* Communicate with overseas agents, customers and suppliers in a clear precise manner
* Use customer ERP and SAP systems as and when required
* Take ownership of your own training and development so as to continuously improve and develop
Ocean Export Operator Skills and Experience:
* Industry and operational knowledge of ocean freight
* An understanding of why attention to detail matters and the commercial impact this has
* Able to cope and accustomed to working under pressure to meet fixed deadlines
* Strong numerical and commercial skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication, IT, organisation, and time management skills
* Exceptional attention to detail
* Proactive and a team worker
* Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated