Our client are a small, well established freight forwarder based on the Hampshire/Surrey borders. A new exciting position is available for an import operations candidate with knowledge of shipping import ocean freight and Customs experience. Friendly Company with good future prospects available.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS:

General Duties

Dealing with agents, pricing teams and internal colleagues to obtain job charges.
Liaise regularly with overseas offices, partners, agents and clients.
Update systems with shipment and costing information as required.
Keeping a record of charges and current rates in place for certain customers.
Ensure customers are invoiced in a proactive timely manner and within a certain timeframe.
Handling sea imports from start-finish
Dealing with customer queries and complaints
Raise invoice to finalise job files, sending invoices via Email, Post or any method customers require.
Liaising with other company branches to obtain best outcome for the business on rates and customer service
Completing customs Import entries on in-house systems linking with HMRC
Review and prepare all relevant documentation for all aspects of the transportation of goods
Adhere to all Health & Safety relating to your role, site, and colleagues.
Undertake other responsible tasks that may be required from time to time as directed by your line manager.

Essential Skills

Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
Accurate, Honest & Punctual
Excellent communication skills
Able to work as part of a team as well as on their own
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Familiar in handling freight operations in a freight forwarding environment
Excellent Administrative skills
Understanding of import operations and HMRC processes

Employment Terms

Mon - Friday (1 day WFH post probation)
9am-5.30pm
21 days holiday plus BH (rising with service)
Paid overtime when required
£28-32k DOE/Neg

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