Export Sea Freight Clerk, London

Export Sea Freight Clerk - 3+ Years Experience Required - East London- Permanent Role.

Location: East London

Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30

Salary: £30,000-£40,000pa

Purpose of the Role: This is a busy and varied role, ideal for someone with strong Sea Freight Export experience who is confident managing shipments from start to finish. You'll be responsible for liaising daily with customers, overseas agents and hauliers worldwide, ensuring shipments are handled efficiently and to a high standard. Alongside export responsibilities, you'll also support deep sea imports and short sea movements as required. A good working knowledge of CargoWise is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing Sea Freight Export shipments from start to finish
• Ensuring all consignments are entered onto the system prior to arrival and departure
• Liaising with overseas agents, customers and hauliers
• Using internal systems effectively, with CargoWise knowledge being advantageous
• Assisting with deep sea import and short sea shipments as required
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and suppliers
• Providing a high level of customer service at all times
• Keeping customers fully informed of any delays or issues affecting shipments

Essential requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years' Freight Forwarding experience
• Experience handling shipments from start to finish
• Strong operational knowledge of Sea Freight Export procedures
• Good overall understanding of freight forwarding operations
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Organised, proactive and able to work well under pressure

Desirable:

• A good working knowledge of CargoWise is preferred

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and a member of our team will be in touch

REF: PERM814601

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