Ocean Import Operator
Job description
Position: Ocean Import Operator
Location: Castle Donington, Derby
Salary: up to 33,000
Hours: Mon-Fri +am-17:30pm (Hybrid)
Our client are an award-winning, independently owned freight forwarding and international logistics business and is now proud to now be the largest employee-owned logistics business in the world and boasts an impressive array of benefits to its staff.
Due to continued growth plans, we are now hiring for an experienced ocean import Operator to join our dedicated Import department based from our East Midlands Branch.
The ideal candidate will have a background working within freight forwarding managing end-to-end ocean import consignments from origin through to final delivery.
Benefits
25 Days Holiday + BH
500 Friends and family referral scheme
Long service sabbatical
Birthday Off
Childcare Scheme
Contractual sick pay
Pension scheme
colleague benefits portal
Key Responsibilities Will Include
• Manage and oversee the import process for sea freight shipments from origin to delivery
• Liaise with our overseas offices agents arranging shipments.
• Negotiate rates with suppliers to optimise cost-effectiveness for clients.
• Select contracts/carriers which best suit the client's needs.
• Quote clients and monitor the market rates
• Monitor shipments status and provide regular updates to clients.
• Ensure customs department have the correct documentation for customs clearance.
• Liaise with suppliers/hauliers ensuring smooth delivery of cargo
#freight forwarding #import #ocean import #freight operations # account manager
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Position: Ocean Import Operator
Location: Castle Donington, Derby
Salary: up to 33,000
Hours: Mon-Fri +am-17:30pm (Hybrid)
Our client are an award-winning, independently owned freight forwarding and international logistics business and is now proud to now be the largest employee-owned logistics business in the world and boasts an impressive array of benefits to its staff.
Due to continued growth plans, we are now hiring for an experienced ocean import Operator to join our dedicated Import department based from our East Midlands Branch.
The ideal candidate will have a background working within freight forwarding managing end-to-end ocean import consignments from origin through to final delivery.
Benefits
25 Days Holiday + BH
500 Friends and family referral scheme
Long service sabbatical
Birthday Off
Childcare Scheme
Contractual sick pay
Pension scheme
colleague benefits portal
Key Responsibilities Will Include
• Manage and oversee the import process for sea freight shipments from origin to delivery
• Liaise with our overseas offices agents arranging shipments.
• Negotiate rates with suppliers to optimise cost-effectiveness for clients.
• Select contracts/carriers which best suit the client's needs.
• Quote clients and monitor the market rates
• Monitor shipments status and provide regular updates to clients.
• Ensure customs department have the correct documentation for customs clearance.
• Liaise with suppliers/hauliers ensuring smooth delivery of cargo
#freight forwarding #import #ocean import #freight operations # account manager
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.