Position: Ocean Freight Operator
Location: Southampton | Hybrid Working
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 + Profit Share
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30-17:00pm
We are working with a leading, employee-owned freight forwarding & logistics provider to recruit an experienced and Ocean Freight Operations Co-Ordinator. This is a hands-on role managing end-to-end ocean import and export operations for key customer accounts, from booking through to invoicing, ensuring efficient, high-quality service.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage your workload efficiently to meet the needs of key client accounts.
Oversee import and export shipments, ensuring all processes and procedures are followed.
Handle client invoicing promptly and ensure supplier costs are accurately passed on to meet KPIs.
Monitor departmental systems and suggest improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.
Report operational issues to the Operations Manager as needed.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong experience in ocean import and export operations.
Positive, proactive, solution-focused mindset.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively.
Keen attention to detail and commitment to process compliance.
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive salary (£32,000 - £35,000) plus profit share scheme + enhanced benefits package
Hybrid working arrangement for a healthy work-life balance.
Work in an employee-owned business, contributing directly to company success.
Career development opportunities within a supportive team environment.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated operations professional to take ownership of key accounts and grow within a progressive, people-focused logistics company.
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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