Ocean Import Executive - Trainee or experienced level
09509
Posted: 25/07/2025
- £23000 - £34000
- Surrey
- Permanent
Ocean Import Executive required to join established agent close to Staines
Ideal candidate will have previous Import Ocean knowledge although this client will also look at offering full training - salary to reflect
Hours of work: 09:00-17.30 hrs Monday to Friday
Previous experience in using CDS
Salary cGBP23k-cGBP34k
Overall Purpose of the Job
To ensure all work is undertaken and actioned correctly in accordance with company procedures and policies. Ensuring that our customers and overseas agents receive a good level of service.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Arrange collection of any overseas shipments from any country (not sanctioned countries) either directly through a designated haulier or by approved overseas agent.
Ensuring all correct documentation is in place.
Request clearance instructions for any shipment requiring an import clearance to be done or an appointed approved agent.
Clearance instructions to be obtained in line with CDS requirements.
Issue import entries correctly using CDS/Sequoia. Road and ocean imports, GVMS and inventory linked.
Ensure all shipments are cleared correctly and in a timely manner. Once cleared, arrange release or delivery of shipments ASAP.
Ensure invoicing requirements are met, issued correctly and in a timely manner.
Advise and assist customers regarding CDS, PVA and customs procedures.
Ensure to work compliantly with aeo and compliance procedures.
Ensure that all relevant emails, documents and information are uploaded / added into Boxtop. This includes copies of all import documentation and relevant emails in case of future audits.
SOP information to be generated and uploaded onto the shared drive and highlighted to the branch.
Ensure in house training is up to date.
Qualities
· Effective communication skills written and verbal
· Good knowledge of the Industry
· Honest and dependable
· Good time manager skills
· Initiative-taking
· Team player
· The ability to look outside the box
Please send your CV to kellie.buckley@firstchoiceuk.com
If you do not hear from us with within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
Ideal candidate will have previous Import Ocean knowledge although this client will also look at offering full training - salary to reflect
Hours of work: 09:00-17.30 hrs Monday to Friday
Previous experience in using CDS
Salary cGBP23k-cGBP34k
Overall Purpose of the Job
To ensure all work is undertaken and actioned correctly in accordance with company procedures and policies. Ensuring that our customers and overseas agents receive a good level of service.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Arrange collection of any overseas shipments from any country (not sanctioned countries) either directly through a designated haulier or by approved overseas agent.
Ensuring all correct documentation is in place.
Request clearance instructions for any shipment requiring an import clearance to be done or an appointed approved agent.
Clearance instructions to be obtained in line with CDS requirements.
Issue import entries correctly using CDS/Sequoia. Road and ocean imports, GVMS and inventory linked.
Ensure all shipments are cleared correctly and in a timely manner. Once cleared, arrange release or delivery of shipments ASAP.
Ensure invoicing requirements are met, issued correctly and in a timely manner.
Advise and assist customers regarding CDS, PVA and customs procedures.
Ensure to work compliantly with aeo and compliance procedures.
Ensure that all relevant emails, documents and information are uploaded / added into Boxtop. This includes copies of all import documentation and relevant emails in case of future audits.
SOP information to be generated and uploaded onto the shared drive and highlighted to the branch.
Ensure in house training is up to date.
Qualities
· Effective communication skills written and verbal
· Good knowledge of the Industry
· Honest and dependable
· Good time manager skills
· Initiative-taking
· Team player
· The ability to look outside the box
Please send your CV to kellie.buckley@firstchoiceuk.com
If you do not hear from us with within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
Kellie Buckley
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Heathrow