Ocean Import Clerk
Ocean Import Clerk
GBP22,000 -GBP29,00
Responsibilities
* To have good knowledge of all aspects of Ocean (LCL & FCL& NES) Imports from point of origin to destination
* To know and understand, Customs and Excise procedures and regulations
* Good Knowledge of customs entries and all aspect of Sea import / documentation / bookings/ deliveries/quoting etc
* To have full knowledge of all INCO terms as appropriate to Imports
* To work with the customer to provide the best service available within the time constraints provided
* Provide quotations to customers
* To create a relationship with Customers and Suppliers
* To be commercially aware of the cost of the service and ensure profit margins are met
* Liaise by telephone/email / with shipping lines/customers and other Departments and Suppliers
* To understand billing and costing procedures and answer invoice queries
* To operate within the company credit policy at all times
* General administration duties
* Other duties that may be deemed the responsibility of the job holder
Ocean Clerk - Requirements
* Educated to a good standard of English & maths
* Minimum of 3 years working experience with a freight forwarder
* Proven experience in managing end to end processes within the shipping industry
* Ability to be flexible and a willingness to become involved in all aspects of the Department as and when necessary
* Computer conversant in basic applications incl MS Office/Word & Excel
* Effective communication skills (verbal & written) with colleagues, clients & suppliers
* Excellent Commercial awareness and ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
* Ability to work under pressure
* Export experience an advantage but not essential
GBP22,000 -GBP29,00
Responsibilities
* To have good knowledge of all aspects of Ocean (LCL & FCL& NES) Imports from point of origin to destination
* To know and understand, Customs and Excise procedures and regulations
* Good Knowledge of customs entries and all aspect of Sea import / documentation / bookings/ deliveries/quoting etc
* To have full knowledge of all INCO terms as appropriate to Imports
* To work with the customer to provide the best service available within the time constraints provided
* Provide quotations to customers
* To create a relationship with Customers and Suppliers
* To be commercially aware of the cost of the service and ensure profit margins are met
* Liaise by telephone/email / with shipping lines/customers and other Departments and Suppliers
* To understand billing and costing procedures and answer invoice queries
* To operate within the company credit policy at all times
* General administration duties
* Other duties that may be deemed the responsibility of the job holder
Ocean Clerk - Requirements
* Educated to a good standard of English & maths
* Minimum of 3 years working experience with a freight forwarder
* Proven experience in managing end to end processes within the shipping industry
* Ability to be flexible and a willingness to become involved in all aspects of the Department as and when necessary
* Computer conversant in basic applications incl MS Office/Word & Excel
* Effective communication skills (verbal & written) with colleagues, clients & suppliers
* Excellent Commercial awareness and ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
* Ability to work under pressure
* Export experience an advantage but not essential