Senior Oceanfreight Import Specialist

Due to rapid expansion our client has an exciting new role available for a Senior Oceanfreight Import Specialist- to join the Oceanfreight department of this expanding Global Logistics Provider. The successful candidate will ideally have a steady employment history from within Freight forwarding/shipping or the logistics industry. The role is based in Colnbrook near Heathrow Airport. The role will be primarily handling one large major food account and dealing with all import oceanfreight traffic including Customs. You should also have your own transport due to the location or easily be able to commute to Colnbrook and a steady 5 year employment record and CLEAR DBS to be considered.

About Our Client

Founded in the 70's in the USA, our client is a full-service transportation management provider. With continental headquarters in Chicago, London and Hong Kong, the offices form a vast network spanning the globe with over 1,900 employees. By coupling a flexible business model with robust technology that presents end-to-end shipment visibility, they deliver precisely tailored supply chain efficiencies for almost every industry imaginable. Leveraging creative, competitively priced multimodal solutions removing the complexity from global logistics puzzles, helping companies thrive by regaining focus on the core goals of their business.

Employment Terms for theSenior Oceanfreight Import Specialist

• GBP35-40K basic NEG (EXPERIENCE RELEVANT)
• Benefits: Private Pension/Private Healthcare/25 days hol+BH/Annual Bonus
• Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm
• Probation Period 6 months
• On Site Parking
• Hybrid working possibility 2 days WFH (after probation) but non contractual and subject to application and agreement of HR Mgr.

Experience and skills Required for theSenior Oceanfreight Import Specialist.

• Reporting Directly to the Import Manager
• Self Manage (with support and training where needed) the Day to Day Operational tasks required Including but not limited to -
  • Spot Pricing / Quoting
  • Major Account Management
  • Booking Shipments (FCL/LCL) with internal Offices, Shipping Lines & Consolidators
  • Customs Clearance
  • Arranging Deliveries (FCL/LCL)
  • Ensuring OB/L's surrendered before Release
  • Milestones update & ensuring KPi's / QMS targets are met
  • Billing
  • Client Contact via Phone, Email (& Zoom if required)
• (Preferred) Min 5yrs Import Ocean or Airfreight Experience
• Knowledge of Cargowise Beneficial but not essential
• Knowledge (use) of CNS/Destin8 essential /Customs
• Possible option of considering knowledge of airfreight and will be cross trained on ocean
• Participate in Weekly/Monthly calls-meetings with UK Seniors Ops and Sales Teams
• Participate in QBR's with Client(s) supporting your line manager (via Zoom and/or In Person).