Import Freight Forwarder; Ocean

£28,000 - £32,000 + Company Benefits + Progression + Company Bonus + Monday-Friday

Basildon - Office Based

Are you a Freight Forwarder with experience in Ocean Imports, looking to join a global logistics business offering career progression and a company bonus to increase your earnings, while managing international shipments, customs entries and customer relationships?

This established global freight forwarding and logistics business provides international transport and supply chain solutions to customers worldwide. Operating across numerous countries, they offer a broad range of freight services and are looking to strengthen their operations team in Basildon with an experienced Ocean Import Forwarder.

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end Ocean Import process, coordinating shipments, completing customs entries, arranging deliveries and ensuring all documentation and milestone updates are completed accurately and on time. You will work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams, handling queries, managing costs and invoicing, while ensuring compliance with strict operational procedures and industry regulations.

This role would suit a Freight Forwarder or similar with Ocean Import experience, looking to join an established international logistics business benefit ting from a company bonus.

• Manage end-to-end Ocean Import forwarding activities
• Coordinate shipments, clearances and deliveries
• Complete customs entries, job costing and invoicing
• Maintain accurate shipment records
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries
• Monitor costs and support month-end compliance activities
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, GDP, IATA, CAA and relevant security regulations

• Experience in Freight Forwarding or Freight Operations
• Experience handling Ocean Imports
• Knowledge of customs procedures and documentation
• Commutable to Basildon

Reference: BBBH
27767

Ocean Import,Sea Freight, Freight, Forwarder, Import, Shipping, Coordinator, Customs Clearance, Supply Chain, Basildon, Essex, Thurrock, Southend, Chelmsford, Billericay, Brentwood

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.