Ocean Freight Import Clerk

4629762
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Maidstone
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Supply Chain
  • Industry

    Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Pay

    28000–29000

Ocean Freight Import Clerk

Hays are recruiting an Ocean Freight Operations Clerk for our client based in Maidstone. This is a full-time position for the successful candidate.

Salary - £28-£29k
6% team-based bonus
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

Duties include:
• Arranging all aspects of ocean import shipment from collection, shipping, pre-alert, delivery and invoicing.
• Liaising with customers to establish requirements, make sure they are met and take corrective action in case of deviations
• Liaising with agents and suppliers to meet customer requirements for Ocean Import shipments.
• Ensures documents are completed and updated in a timely and efficient manner and according to regulations and internal procedures.
• Prepares, controls and distributes all required import documents to counterparts (carrier, consignee, supplier, etc.) complying with regulations and internal procedures
• Follows-up shipment status in the Import area; identifies incidents and ensures resolution of incidents
• Invoice all shipment in a timely and accurate fashion.

Person specification (inc. technical/professional requirements)
Required qualifications
• Knowledge of Ocean Import Operations
• Results driven and attention to detail
Required experience
• 2 years of Ocean import experience

If you have experience and are interested in the position, please apply online with your CV.

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Talk to Paul Joyce, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Maidstone, Unit 24, Hollingworth Court, Turkey Mill, Ashford RoadTelephone 01622 235691
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