Ocean Import/Export Clerk
- Employer
- Xcel Recruit
- Location
- Witham, Essex
- Salary
- 26000 - 30000
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Import & Export
- Sector
- Accountancy, Advertising & Creative, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Finance and Insurance, Charities & Not For Profit, Construction, Consultancy, Customer Service, Defence, Distribution, Education, Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Engineering, Event Management, FMCG, Food Services, Healthcare, Housing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internet, Insurance, Legal, Leisure, Management & Executive, Manufacturing, Marketing, Media, Military, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Private sector, Production & Operations, Professional Services, Public Relations, Public Sector, Recruitment, Retail, Sales, Scientific, Secretarial & Administration, Social Services, Telecommunications, Training, Transport & Distribution, Travel & Hospitality, Utilities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Our client, a busy freight forwarder is looking for a Ocean Import/Export Clerk to join their office in Witham
Responsibilities
- Handling FCL and LCL imports from the Far East and other origins on a start/finish basis
- Providing a high level of customer service at all times and building good business relationships with clients
- Liaising with customers, overseas agents and shipping lines
- Booking in jobs on the in-house system
- Arranging customs clearances / entries
- Dealing with any clearance queries/problems and resolving to minimise delays
- Arranging deliveries
- Keeping customers advised and updated at all stages of the import process
- Invoicing and administration
- Handling import quotations
- Any duties/tasks as requested by your Line Manager or a Director
Skills
- Ocean Import experience
- A good knowledge of Ocean Import procedures and documentation
- Excellent customer service skills
- Customs clearance essential
- Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy
- Ability to work well within a small team and use own initiative
- Computer literate
- Flexible and adaptable attitude with a willingness to learn new skills
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