Ocean Freight Export Operator

Our well known client based in Manchester is seeking an Ocean Freight Export Operator to join their team.

Overview As an Ocean Freight Export Operator, you will work with colleagues in the Manchester Export team to ensure that customer requirements are met and documents are completed in a timely and efficient manner delivering a consistent high quality and compliant processes that enable the client to build and develop customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering excellent customer service through their 10 Customer Commitments
Support, drive and commit to the Company's overall Strategy
Manage end-to-end process for OFR Export and designated customers
Communicating with customers to meet their requirements
Administration and management of own operational data, included financial review
Support and monitor objectives set by Ocean Freight Manager in terms of profitability maximisation, volume growth and service quality.
Creates, develops and maintains good relationships with customers and service providers
Support Sales in interaction with key customers
Supports implementation of OFR strategy
Fully ensures compliance with varying countries requirements
Ensures that all interactions are compliant with the clients code Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti-corruption
Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program

Skills and Experience:

Proven exports experience with a good knowledge of Customer Service & Ocean Freight processes and systems.
A proven ability to identify and meet customer service needs in a professional and friendly manner.
Ability to lead and motive a team to achieve KPI's.
Proven experience in Ocean Freight
Results driven and good attention to details
Good written and spoken English and excellent telephone and e-mail skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to prioritise and perform under pressure
Good commercial attitude
A level education or broad GCSE level education