Sea Freight Imports Clerk
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Full Job Description
Job DescriptionOur client is a
well-established Freight Forwarding and Logistics specialist with
offices throughout the UK. We are now looking for a Sea
Freight Imports Operations Clerk to join the team at their
Freight Forwarding team at their office in Cannock.
Working
within a busy Ocean department you will work within
a team to receive bookings from Agents, overseas offices and customers
alike. To complete all ocean import requirements including customs
clearance, booking confirmation to the customer; booking with the
shipping lines; NVOCC; raising B/L's and all other processes
involved.
Your role will involve
· Receiving bookings from
customers / agents.
· Raising files within the internal software
system.
· Preparation of Sequoia clearances prior to the goods
leaving the UK.
· Speaking to shipping lines / carriers.
·
Checking vessel departures.
· Maintaining customer spreadsheets
where required.
· Ensuring correct documentation is presented /
obtained.
· Raising invoices to customers / agents.
·
Raising Chamber documentation as and when required Cert of Origin /
EUR1 / ATR etc.
In order to apply you will
have
* Experience in sea freight Industry
* Sea freight imports experience
* Must be
able to complete / understand intricacies of sea freight. FCL and
LCL
* Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Package - Word,
Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary £28,000 to £32,000 Circa
* Starting with 22 days holiday, plus all bank
holidays.
* Hours:0900-17:30 with an hour for
lunch
* 2x salary life insurance
* 5% Employee Contributory pension scheme
* Opportunities for career progression
Sea Freight Imports Clerk
Freight Personnel
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