Ocean Freight Forwarder in Derby - CV-Library
Ocean Freight Forwarder in Derby - CV-Library
Job Overview
Location
Derby, England
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000 Per Year
Date Posted
18 days ago
Additional Details
Job ID
98892740
Job Views
3
Job Description
We are actively looking to engage ocean & sea freight forwarding professionals for an exciting new opportunity as a Ocean Freight Forwarder in Derby!
Client Details
My client is one of the countries largest privately owned freight forwarders who have recently setup an expanded operation in Derby. The business has ambitious grow plans to rapidly expand into new markets over the coming decade, with large scale investment from a private entrepreneur. The business turnover is in exceed of £80m+ group-wide with the new Nottingham branch accounting for 31% YoY growth!
Description
As an Ocean Freight Forwarder you will report into the Import & Export Operations Manager and commute daily to Derby. You will also have the following duties and responsibilities:
Preparing sea, ocean & air freight price quotations - informing about the freight prices, port charges, cost of special documents, insurance prices as well as prices for handling the goods.
End-to-end quotation, booking and customs of pricing and shipment to ensure customers and agents recieve the best possible rate.
Handling order traces, processing pre-alerts and invoicing of all on-board cargo.
Organising ocean freight transport solution through third party transit means such as agencies and shipping lines.
Working within a variety of INCOTerms such as EXWorks, DAP, DPP etc.
Handling customs entries and arranging billings for VAT/Duties using Destin8 and Sequoia.
Ensuring full bills of laden, compliance and customs clearance.Profile
The successful candidate will have an expansive background in the freight forwarding industry with a bias towards ocean freight. The ideally Ocean Freight Forwarder will have the following skills and experience:
2+ year's experience in freight forwarding in sea and/or ocean freight
Experience of pricing, quotating and planning customer deliveries sea freight (import & export).
Desirable experience of customs (e.g. Destin8, CNS, CDS etc).
Excellent customer service experience
Knowledge of INCOTerms.
Commutable to Derby.Job Offer
£30,000-£35,000
32 days annual leave
Private family healthcare
5% pensions matched
Comprehensive benefits package
Client Details
My client is one of the countries largest privately owned freight forwarders who have recently setup an expanded operation in Derby. The business has ambitious grow plans to rapidly expand into new markets over the coming decade, with large scale investment from a private entrepreneur. The business turnover is in exceed of £80m+ group-wide with the new Nottingham branch accounting for 31% YoY growth!
Description
As an Ocean Freight Forwarder you will report into the Import & Export Operations Manager and commute daily to Derby. You will also have the following duties and responsibilities:
Preparing sea, ocean & air freight price quotations - informing about the freight prices, port charges, cost of special documents, insurance prices as well as prices for handling the goods.
End-to-end quotation, booking and customs of pricing and shipment to ensure customers and agents recieve the best possible rate.
Handling order traces, processing pre-alerts and invoicing of all on-board cargo.
Organising ocean freight transport solution through third party transit means such as agencies and shipping lines.
Working within a variety of INCOTerms such as EXWorks, DAP, DPP etc.
Handling customs entries and arranging billings for VAT/Duties using Destin8 and Sequoia.
Ensuring full bills of laden, compliance and customs clearance.Profile
The successful candidate will have an expansive background in the freight forwarding industry with a bias towards ocean freight. The ideally Ocean Freight Forwarder will have the following skills and experience:
2+ year's experience in freight forwarding in sea and/or ocean freight
Experience of pricing, quotating and planning customer deliveries sea freight (import & export).
Desirable experience of customs (e.g. Destin8, CNS, CDS etc).
Excellent customer service experience
Knowledge of INCOTerms.
Commutable to Derby.Job Offer
£30,000-£35,000
32 days annual leave
Private family healthcare
5% pensions matched
Comprehensive benefits package
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