Import Seafreight Clerk

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

• 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

• Minimum 2 years customs entry experience
• Experience with in Import Sea freight