Job Information

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 detailRequired 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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