Job Description
RJS Recruitment are supporting our client who is currently looking for a proactive, commercially minded Export Ocean Freight Coordinator who has experience in ocean operations, creating operation efficiencies and customs procedures.
Our Export Ocean Freight team supply our customers with tailored logistics solutions which enables them to export their products to new and existing markets successfully. The successful candidate would be joining a strong performing company with highly experienced and skilled colleagues.
The role will involve:
- Daily communication with our UK and overseas clients from booking stage to final delivery
- Coordinating Export bookings
- Liaising with UK customers to obtain load details and commercial paperwork
- Arranging Customs Clearance
- Raising bills of lading in accordance with country and customer requirements
- Invoicing and sending pre alerts in a timely manner
- Raising consular documentation
- Building and maintaining client relations for new and continued business with customers
- Working within the export department to ensure seamless solutions for clients
Candidate profile
- Competence in handling bills of lading & consular documents
- General Customs Compliance
- Understanding of Inco Terms
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Problem-solving ability, particularly when working under pressure
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good geographical knowledge
Company offer
Very Competitive salary based on experience and suitability
25 days holiday plus all bank holidays
Benefit package including bonus scheme
Good pension contributions
Company events throughout the year.
Loyal service added benefit package after 3 years. including private healthcare and bonus schemes
Excellent Work Culture offering career development and training
Excellent working environment in modern offices with supportive team.
Job Type: Full-time/Perm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ipswich, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person