Red Recruit Global Ltd
East London / Essex / Shipping & Logistics Vacancies
Vacancy Number: S/58718/CS
Job Title: Export Sea Freight Clerk
Location: East London
Position: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: DOE
About the Role:
Our client, a well-established Shipping and Logistics company, is currently looking to appoint an Export Sea Freight Clerk to join their growing team in East London.
What you'll do:
This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideally suited to someone with strong Sea Freight Export experience who is confident managing shipments from start to finish. The successful candidate will be liaising daily with customers, overseas agents and hauliers worldwide, ensuring all shipments are handled efficiently and professionally. In addition to export duties, you will also assist with deep sea imports and short sea movements where required. A good working knowledge of CargoWise is highly desirable for this position.
Main Responsibilities:
* Managing Sea Freight Export shipments from start to finish
* Liaising with overseas agents, customers and hauliers
* Ensuring all consignments are entered onto the system prior to arrival and departure
* Keeping customers fully informed of any delays or issues affecting shipments
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and suppliers
* Assisting with deep sea import and short sea shipments as required
* Providing a high level of customer service at all times
* Using internal systems effectively, with CargoWise knowledge being advantageous
What you need:
* A minimum of 3 years' Freight Forwarding experience
* Strong operational knowledge of Sea Freight Export procedures
* Experience handling shipments from start to finish
* Good overall understanding of freight forwarding operations
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* A good working knowledge of CargoWise is preferred
* Organised, proactive and able to work well under pressure
How to apply:
If you have relevant experience or you'd like to know more about this opportunity, please get in touch today.
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T: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020
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Keywords / alternative titles: Ocean Freight Clerk, Deep Sea Export Clerk,Shipping Clerk, Shipping Coordinator, Import Clerk, Export Clerk, Logistics Assistant, Freight Administrator.