Ocean Freight Export/Import Coordinator
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Essex
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 15 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 13 Oct 2018
- Sectors
- Logistics & Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Ocean Freight Export/Import Coordinator
Essex
Position Summary:
To arrange and monitor ocean freight shipments to and from outside of the EU, but mainly focusing on the Far East and USA. liaising with suppliers and partners to deliver a high level of service to our clients so their expectations are met and where possible exceeded. Assistance on import consignments when required.
Main Responsibilities:
* Maintain and develop relationships with customer.
* To meet deadlines/requirements as per client requests.
* Monitor Supplier performance.
* Good file management and attention to detail.
* Prepare Quotations in accordance with client's request.
* Booking vehicles with subcontractors in accordance with requirement
* Complete required consignment documentation.
* Complete export customs documents.
* Ensure the correct export documentation is produced depending of country of destination.
* Charging of own files
* Assisting Colleagues during staff absences / holidays including imports
Key KIP's: Measure of Success:
* To react promptly and proactively to client requests
* Moment of truths handled correctly
* To ensure deadlines are kept by monitoring suppliers
* To develop a good working relationship with your client accounts.
* Maintain files in accordance with procedure
* To achieve operational standards
Other Requirements:
* General - Comply with the Company Health & Safety policy and procedures and any other tasks deemed necessary by the management team
* Any other duties that the company may reasonably ask you to perform which are within your expertise and skill sets.
* Basic knowledge of UK customs procedures
* 4 - 5 years' experience in a similar role
Job Specification:
* Excellent communication verbal, written and interpersonal skills
* Commercial awareness - right service provider for task/job.
* Positive, "can do" attitude
* Experienced with Microsoft Office packages e.g. word, excel, PowerPoint
* Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
* Attention to detail
* Self-Motivated
* Strong team ethic and share knowledge
Essex
Position Summary:
To arrange and monitor ocean freight shipments to and from outside of the EU, but mainly focusing on the Far East and USA. liaising with suppliers and partners to deliver a high level of service to our clients so their expectations are met and where possible exceeded. Assistance on import consignments when required.
Main Responsibilities:
* Maintain and develop relationships with customer.
* To meet deadlines/requirements as per client requests.
* Monitor Supplier performance.
* Good file management and attention to detail.
* Prepare Quotations in accordance with client's request.
* Booking vehicles with subcontractors in accordance with requirement
* Complete required consignment documentation.
* Complete export customs documents.
* Ensure the correct export documentation is produced depending of country of destination.
* Charging of own files
* Assisting Colleagues during staff absences / holidays including imports
Key KIP's: Measure of Success:
* To react promptly and proactively to client requests
* Moment of truths handled correctly
* To ensure deadlines are kept by monitoring suppliers
* To develop a good working relationship with your client accounts.
* Maintain files in accordance with procedure
* To achieve operational standards
Other Requirements:
* General - Comply with the Company Health & Safety policy and procedures and any other tasks deemed necessary by the management team
* Any other duties that the company may reasonably ask you to perform which are within your expertise and skill sets.
* Basic knowledge of UK customs procedures
* 4 - 5 years' experience in a similar role
Job Specification:
* Excellent communication verbal, written and interpersonal skills
* Commercial awareness - right service provider for task/job.
* Positive, "can do" attitude
* Experienced with Microsoft Office packages e.g. word, excel, PowerPoint
* Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
* Attention to detail
* Self-Motivated
* Strong team ethic and share knowledge