Import Operator - Air & Ocean Freight
| Location | Birmingham, Solihull, B90 |
| Area | Birmingham, West MidlandsWest Midlands, West MidlandsSolihull, West Midlands |
| Sector | AirfreightFreight ForwardingImportsMulti ModalSea freight |
| Salary | £31,000 to £33,000 |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Birmingham |
| Job Ref | B1711 |
- Description
IMPORT FREIGHT OPERATOR – OCEANFREIGHT/AIRFREIGHT
Offering a salary of £31,000 - £33,000
Previous Import experience required
CargoWise experience desired
Hybrid Working
Birmingham based.
Seeking a candidate who has gained experience of working in Freight Forwarding and has hands on experience of handling IMPORT FREIGHT OPERATIONS Oceanfreight and or Airfreight.
The role responsibilities will include;
- Taking Import shipping enquiries
- Making bookings with Shipping Lines, Airlines, hauliers etc
- Arranging collections and delivery freight
- Using CargoWise1 Freight system
- Processing all shipping documentation and instructions
- Preparing Customs Clearances
- Tracing and Tracking Freight
- Liaising effectively with Customers, Overseas agents and Carriers
- Billing out files and raising invoices
- Checking and passing invoices against Freight files for payment
- Resolving any customer service issues in a professional manner
The successful candidate will be required to have gained hands on working experience within the FREIGHT FORWARDING industry handling IMPORT SHIPMENTS in Oceanfreight and/or Airfreight.
Previous experience of using CargoWise is an added advantage though not essential Have an in-depth knowledge of Freight Forwarding operations and procedures and effective communication skills, liaising across all levels via telephone, email and on occasions face to face.
Hybrid working is available after a successful 3-6 month period of training/probationary period, then a 60/40 hybrid working policy.
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