Our Client specialises in global logistics and international shipping and pride themselves on delivering an exceptional service to everyone they work with. They are currently looking to appoint an experienced Sea Freight Import Operator, to join their team in Cheshire, on a full-time permanent basis .
On a day-to-day basis you’ll be dealing with companies worldwide, liaising with overseas agents / customers / hauliers, handling all aspects of imports from start to finish and everything in between, including charging files and processing purchase invoices. Being a proficient communicator; in person, on the phone and in writing and having commercial sense are vital attributes to be a successful Sea Freight Import Operator.
Sea Freight Import Operator duties include:
Book new carriers and consignments on system daily
Import Sea Freight daily transport administration
Monitor and check arrivals / clearances / deliveries
Price / source new suppliers for current transport lanes
Liaising with customer and suppliers on a daily basis
Price negotiations with suppliers / customers
Handling sales and purchase creation for each job
This Sea Freight Import Operator vacancy also offers the opportunity to be trained in air imports / cross trade as well, so it’s a great opportunity to progress your skills and develop your career.
We’d love to speak to enthusiastic people who have been working as a Sea Freight Import Operator or people who have a good operational know-how of import procedures , excellent customer service skills and experience in sea imports / deep sea and EU movements.
Contact us today.
01376 503567
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