Ocean Import Operator

Ocean Import Operator

Offering a salary of up to £30,000 depending on experience. 

Previous experience in Ocean Imports is essential. 

Hybrid working based in Bristol, BS35.

The role of Ocean Import Operator is working for a Global multimodal Freight Forwarding and Logistics organisation. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with previous experience within the Freight Forwarding and Ocean Imports industry. With the successful candidate joining an expanding and profitable Ocean Import department. 

Duties will include:

• Managing key account customers. 
• One file, one owner environment.
• Responsible for the end-to-end import process, from pre-alert through to delivery. 
• Preparing quotations/rates and working with in-house tariffs. 
• Arranging and processing import bookings. 
• Processing import documentation. 
• Preparing import customs declarations to handover to the brokerage department. 
• Responsible for billing out and invoicing import files. 
• Dealing with customers, keeping them updated and aiming for resolution. 
• Liaising with overseas partners and offices.
• Handle Oceanfreight import, FCL and LCL shipments. 

This role requires a candidate who:

• Has notable experience within Ocean Imports.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations and commercial awareness.
• A strong attention to detail and a willingness to learning. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work in a customer-focussed environment.

The successful candidate will need to have a clean criminal record and a 5-year checkable work history.