Our client, a provider of international transport solutions by air, road, and sea, is looking for a Senior Sea Freight Coordinator to join their team in Redditch.
Senior Sea Freight Coordinator Role Overview:
As a Senior Sea Freight Coordinator, you will join our Operations team, managing and coordinating all sea freight operations. This is a hands-on role managing the full lifecycle of sea freight shipments, including both exports and imports.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage day-to-day sea freight operations.
* Coordinate export and import bookings for sea freight jobs.
* Create job files and relevant operational paperwork.
* Process jobs using the software system.
* Handle customs entries via the NES System.
* Ensure all sea freight jobs adhere to schedules, keeping clients informed of any changes.
* Liaise and negotiate extensively with clients and suppliers.
* Assist the sales team with quotations and service information.
* Manage jobs from quotation to final invoicing, maintaining client expectations.
* Maximise gross profit through supplier negotiations.
* Proactively engage with existing clients to maximize business potential.
We’re keen to speak with individuals with proven experience in export sea freight operations, ideally with freight software systems experience.
Skills & Experience:
* Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
* Exceptional customer service skills.
* Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.
* Strong commercial awareness.
* Capable of managing workload and meeting deadlines.
* Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.
* Positive, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
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