Sea Freight Export Specialist
Location: Bradford
Salary: Up to £38,000 DOE
A well-established and growing international freight forwarding business is seeking an experienced Sea Freight Export Specialist to join its busy operations team in Bradford.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected forwarder with a strong reputation in the market, offering long-term stability, a supportive team environment and genuine progression potential.
You'll be responsible for managing LCL and FCL export shipments from start to finish, working closely with clients, overseas agents and shipping lines to ensure smooth and efficient movement of cargo worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Handle full start-to-finish sea export shipments (LCL & FCL)
Liaise with customers, overseas agents and shipping lines
Arrange collections and transport from origin to destination
Prepare and manage export documentation
Handle export customs clearance processes
Provide operational support across the export function
Manage costing, invoicing and file profitability
Requirements
Minimum 5+ years' experience in sea freight exports with a UK freight forwarder
Strong knowledge of LCL and/or FCL export operations
Experience managing shipments from booking through to billing
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, agents and carriers
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Desirable (but not essential):
Quoting experience
Previous experience using CargoWise
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