Ocean Freight Specialist

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ocean Freight Specialist to join a growing and ambitious logistics business based near Heathrow.Our client is a part of a well-established logistics organisation operating across a global freight network, with the global business spanning more than 210 countries. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their ocean freight division with the addition of an experienced freight professional. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong ocean freight imports and exports experience who enjoys building client relationships while managing the operational side of freight forwarding. You will also be exposed to Air and road freight, but Ocean is mode they need you to have experience within!Duties and Responsibilities of an Ocean Freight Specialist :Managing key ocean freight customer accounts and building long-term client relationshipsHandling ocean freight import and export shipments from quotation through to completion and final billingActing as the main point of contact for customers, ensuring a high level of service at all timesCompleting customs formalities using CNS and Destin8 systemsCoordinating import deliveries and export collections Raising and managing freight files accurately within BoxTop systemsNegotiating rates with shipping lines and merchant hauliersPlanning cost-effective and efficient freight movementsManaging relationships with carriers, freight forwarders and third-party ..... full job details .....