On Offer:
* Opportunity to join a well-established global leader in the freight forwarding industry. With a extensive global network of offices
* Training & development opportunities
* Attractive salary ranging from £28K -£32K, DOE
* Monday – Friday working pattern, 09:00-17:15hrs
Duties and Responsibilities of the LCL Export Operator:
* Manage export LCL process start to finish via in house system
* Book containers with carriers and apply for hazardous approval to ensure the most efficient and profitable loadings
* Liaise with UK warehouses to book container loading
* Issue loading manifests to warehouses
* Issue Bill of Lading Instructions to carriers prior to documentation cut
* Check Master Bill of Lading when received from carrier and highlight any errors or approving.
* Send pre-alerts to overseas agents/offices within 48 hours of sailing
* Ensure cost estimates are entered on all jobs within the correct accounting month
* Ameta profit sharing if applicable
* Ensure all operational issues are clearly documented in writing, keeping Export Manager in copy of all correspondence as required
* Resolve customer invoice queries and dispute any supplier invoices that are not correct
* Close files after checking everything has been charged/costed and maximum profitability is achieved
* Answer telephone in a timely manner
* Support to receive bookings from clients and issue booking confirmation
* Arrange haulage with UK warehouses if required
To be Considered for the LCL Export Operator:
* Previous experience and knowledge of sea/ ocean export freight-forwarding operations
* Strong customer service skills
* Attention to detail
* Demonstrate agility and development within the role
* Able to multitask and effectively handle changing priorities under pressure
* Ability to always maintain confidentiality
For full details, please contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry
Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year