Sea freight Import Specialist - Manchester - Freight Forwarding

Ocean Import Operator / Sea Freight Import Specialist Manchester £35,000-£39,000 Permanent Full Time We are recruiting for an experienced Ocean Import Operator / Sea Freight Import Specialist to join a growing freight forwarding business in Manchester. This is an opportunity for an experienced freight forwarding professional with a strong background in ocean freight imports to take ownership of customer shipments, manage the full import process and work closely with customers, shipping lines, overseas agents and suppliers. The Role As an Ocean Import Operator, Import Coordinator or Sea Freight Specialist, you will manage day-to-day ocean import shipments from origin through to final delivery. Your responsibilities will include: Managing FCL and LCL ocean import shipments from origin to final delivery Coordinating sea freight imports and monitoring shipment progress Managing pre-alerts, arrival notices and import documentation Liaising with shipping lines, overseas agents, hauliers, customers and other service providers Arranging collections, deliveries and transport requirements Coordinating customs clearance and ensuring all import requirements are completed correctly Preparing and checking commercial and shipping documentation Managing customer accounts and providing regular shipment updates Handling import queries, delays and operational issues through to resolution Working with ocean freight rates, quotations and pricing Obtaining and negotiating freight rates where ..... full job details .....