Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for an Import/Export Multi Modal operator to join their office in Basildon. Main duties: Handling various elements of X Trade movements (domestic and international) with a goal to take on and assist the X Trade / Multimodal team with trade movements. Aspects of the role will also focus on covering Sea Export Operations, Sea X-Trade Operations. Stakeholder Liaison: Liaising with Overseas offices Liaising with all suppliers Liaising with Customs brokers to arrange import customs clearances. Liaising with our own and other 3rd party warehouses when required. Liaising with local transport companies to organise final end deliveries. Experience: Previous experience with Import customs entry and advantage. (tariff classification, duty calculations etc) Bill of Lading Experience. Professional and confident telephone manner. Customer service experience. Internal Systems & Departments Cross functional requirements: Liaising with internal accounts depts to ensure payments are received and client accounts are up to date prior to releasing cargo. We utilise the Forward Solutions (Forward Office Freight System, previously known as FCL) Google docs Good working knowledge of Microsoft office software: Outlook Word Excel Google Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08.00 to 17.00 1 Hour for lunch