Freight Operations - Freight Forwarding
We're currently sourcing a freight Operator to join a highly successful team. No Experience required and on the job training will be provided to successful candidate.
This position is perfect for the all-rounder, with the successful candidate being responsible for managing shipments from start to finish - for both imports and exports!
The specific requirements and responsibilities of this role include:
- be the liaison point for all Import / Export Customers including processing of documentation
- have some knowledge of International Freight movements.
- coordinate bookings with customers, transport, shipping lines and Airlines.
- provide export & import quotations for shipping consignments.
- be the liaison point with overseas offices & agents networks.
- pro-actively update customers/agents/service providers on any issues that may occur
- manage all situations that arise with the customers.
- Invoicing-Handling cost calculations, generating quotes and managing the invoice process
- Database management and administration
- Back-up support to other operators
- Confident email, data entry and phone manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to self-motivate and work autonomously
- Knowledge of CargoWise will be advantageous but not essential.
- A passion for Supply Chain and Logistics is a must!
On the job training will be provided to the successful candidate.