Import Seafreight Clerk

Location: Colnbrook

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Import Sea freight Operator for a well-established worldwide Freight Forwarder based in the Colnbrook, Berkshire area.
Duties:

- * Develop and maintain effective working relationships with each customer to enhance continued account development.
 
* Oversee and manage day –to-day customer activities and ensure the operations team is aligned.
 
* Liaise closely with the overseas offices to ensure the smooth handling of FCL, LCL and conventional cargo to meet the customers required schedule
 
* Ensure the most cost effective and reliable solution for the carriage of goods.
 
* Enter shipments on in house system and ensure that KPI’s are maintained.
 
* Obtain, check and prepare all documentation.
 
* Enter shipments to Customs Clearance, complying with HMRC procedures and regulations.
 
* Liaise with the carriers, consolidators and / or any third parties for the release and delivery of cargo.
 
* Maintain at all times close contact with the client to advise the status of their consignment and satisfy delivery expectation.
 
* Monitor credit and collection activities to maintain and comply with Company's credit policy and defined terms for each customer.
 
* Invoice consignments in accordance with the customer rates given or the quotation as provided to the customer.
Hours are Monday - Friday 09:00 - 1730
Experience

Required:

- * Minimum 2 years customs entry experience
 
* Experience with in Import Sea freight
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry