Ocean Freight Co-ordinator - Camberley, United Kingdom - RPS Transport

Description

Ocean Freight Coordinator - Freight Forwarding - Camberley

Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm, or Part-time available at 25 hours per week.


Salary:
£23,000 - £27,000

RPS is an exciting start-up in UK & EU gateway logistics solutions are in search of an experienced Ocean Freight Coordinator to be part of their successful team based in Camberley, Surrey.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitoring and manage day to day operations for sea freight and transport for the company's clients.
• Log incoming quotation requests and manage to provide a costeffective and competitive delivery/collection rate.
• Communicating details of transport to all customers. Also, if required, the person will be assigned as the account manager for certain accounts to complete the duties such as invoicing and payment follow ups.
• Communicating with transport and warehouse department to ensure availability in the warehouse for smooth flow within goods in and out.
• Booking of deliveries and collections.
• Constant communication with last miles for transport purposes and 3rd party warehouses
• Invoice files with monthly deadlines
• Ensure suppliers invoices are pay timely.
• Negotiating costs with suppliers
• Perform other duties as assigned SEA FREIGHT COORDINATOR POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Proven experience in Ocean Imports & Exports for FCL and LCL from start to finish
• Essential.
• Experience in Quoting & Booking jobs
• Essential.
• English Language skills (both writing and speaking)
• Essential.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Essential
• Experience in dealing with Forwarders / 3rd party firms
• Highly Desirable
• Knowledge and experience in Customs
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent computer skills
• Be a highly motivated and passionate professional, ideally with experience in the international logistics/ecommerce industry.
• Coordinate and schedule freight shipments to ensure timely delivery
• Communicate with carriers, drivers, and customers to track and update shipment status
• Prepare and process shipping documents, including bills of lading and customs paperwork
• Ensure accurate and complete data entry of shipment details into the system
• Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to freight shipments
• Monitor and track inventory levels to ensure availability for customer orders
• Collaborate with warehouse team to coordinate loading and unloading of freight

'''Qualifications'''

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in logistics or freight coordination preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in using computer systems and software for data entry and tracking shipments
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and procedures is a plus

Please provide your CV and reasons why this would be a good opportunity for you.


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Salary:
£20,617.44-£27,218.60 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Camberley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have excellent customer service skills?
• Do you have customers who can come with you to your new company with a strong relationship?

Work Location:
In person