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SalaryRef: KG-2321
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £30k
Our client, a busy Freight Forwarder is now seeking an Export / Import Operator to join their team.
Duties:
- Liaison with customers/ overseas agents/partners, inter-company offices & related parties.
- Preparation/Presentation of Export Customs Documents, Bills of Lading/ACI filings, NES entries and any other related documentation.
- Preparing spreadsheets and Invoices.
- Responsible for collection of all monies due in liaison with the Accounts department.
- Develop a professional working relationship with clients, their employees and staff.
- Health, Safety & Welfare – To promote and maintain their own as defined in the Company H&S policy and in accordance with The Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Quality Management – Strive to maintain quality within the organisation and alert the Operations Supervisor or Managing Director of any issues or risks.
- Other ad-hoc tasks, as required/ requested
Knowledge:
- Conversant with all aspects of Ocean/Sea export (Air Freight and Import Sea would be an advantage)
- Strong technical and operational background.
- Freight Forwarding or shipping related qualifications desirable.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the shipping/logistics sector is essential.
- Computer literate.
- Good Geographical knowledge.
- Knowledge of handling Letters of Credit/ IPR and other Freight related documents in relation to exporting cargo. Experience in Project forwarding is desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – essential.
