Ocean export operations clerk

Our client, a growing logistics business, is looking to recruit an experienced Sea Freight Export Coordinator to join their Sea Freight Operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage sea freight export and cross-trade shipments, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Ensure all financial, legal, customs and invoicing requirements are met throughout the shipment process.
• Prepare and complete customs export declarations accurately, reporting any amendments to the line manager immediately.
• Maintain and update the operational system, ensuring all shipment information is recorded correctly and kept up to date.
• Support business development activities by identifying sales leads and communicating opportunities to the line manager.
• Maintain regular communication with the line manager and sales team, including the effective handover of shipments and customer requirements.
• Assist in maintaining and updating departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal departments, providing regular updates and feedback to management.
• Follow up on overdue customer payments in collaboration with the Credit Control team.
• Communicate quotations to the line manager and sales team, ensuring all quotations are ac...