Freight forwarding occupations Work, Jobs in Cannock, Sts (with Salaries)

OCEAN EXPORT OPERATOR
KRL Logistics —Solihull
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Work from home
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Ocean Export Customer Services
Metro Shipping Ltd —Marston Green
- Full-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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10h
Customer Service Clerk
Hales Freight —Wednesbury
- £12.71 - £14.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Data entry
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14d
Operations Specialist I-III (UK)
Airspace —Birmingham
- £36,000 - £65,000 a year
- Remote
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9d
Export Customer Solutions Operator
Rhenus SE & Co. KG —Cannock
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Air Import Agent
Expeditors —Coleshill
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Customer service
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
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13d
Operations Coordinator (12 month maternity cover)
Noatum Logistics UK Limited —Birmingham
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
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6d
European Logistics Specialist
GBA Logistics —Birmingham
- £28,500 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Sick pay
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Trainee Freight Clerk
Socotra Logistics —Coleshill
- Up to £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- In-person
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6d
Freight Agent
DHL —Lichfield
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Ocean Export Agent
Expeditors —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
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Road freight forwarding Manager
Logfret (UK) Ltd —Oldbury
- £25,420.00 - £59,259.08 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Negotiation
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3d
Distribution Agent
Expeditors —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
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9d
Customs Brokerage Agent (Late Shift)
Expeditors —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Data entry
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
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13d
Freight Forwarding Apprentice
Momentous Learning —Tamworth
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
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10d
Customs Clearance Administrator – English & Chinese Speaker
Forest Shipping UK Ltd —Sutton Coldfield
- £26,000 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Data entry
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Business Development Manager
Rhenus SE & Co. KG —Cannock
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
Road Freight Specialist
DHL —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Business Development Executive
Noatum HOLDINGS —Tamworth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- In-person
- Communication skills
Account Manager, Road
DSV —Swadlincote
- Full-time
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d

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OCEAN EXPORT OPERATOR

KRL Logistics
Solihull

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Work from home
On-site parking

Qualifications

Import/export documentation
Microsoft Outlook
Stakeholder liaison
Freight forwarding experience
Logistics
Internal department liaison
Microsoft Office Suite
Dangerous goods
Organisational skills
Customer support
Customer interaction
Communication skills
Supply chain customer service

Full job description

Job Purpose

To coordinate and administer sea freight export shipments from booking through to final documentation and departure, ensuring shipments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with customer requirements, carrier procedures, and applicable customs and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Arrange and coordinate sea freight export shipments from receipt of booking through to vessel departure.
Liaise with customers, shipping lines, hauliers, customs agents, overseas offices, and other service providers.
Obtain and process shipping instructions and ensure all shipment details are accurate.
Prepare and check export documentation, including:
Bills of lading / sea waybills
Commercial invoices
Packing lists
Certificates of origin and other supporting documents
Export declarations and related customs documentation
Make bookings with shipping lines and monitor vessel schedules, cut-off times, and container movements.
Coordinate collection and delivery of containers with transport providers.
Ensure containers are available, collected, loaded, and returned within the required timeframes.
Monitor shipment milestones and proactively advise customers of delays, changes, or issues.
Check freight rates, charges, and supplier invoices where required.
Raise customer invoices and ensure relevant costs are correctly recorded.
Maintain accurate shipment records and update the company's freight management system.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, customs requirements, carrier instructions, and relevant export regulations.
Resolve operational issues and customer queries promptly and professionally.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal departments.
Assist with resolving documentation discrepancies, demurrage/detention issues, and shipment exceptions.
Provide regular shipment updates and reports to customers and management.
Maintain a high standard of customer service while meeting operational deadlines and KPIs.

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience in sea freight and the sea freight export process.
Experience dealing with shipping lines, hauliers, customers, and customs procedures.
Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
Experience using a freight forwarding or transport management system.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
Strong problem-solving and customer-service skills.

Desirable

Knowledge of UK export customs procedures and systems.
Experience with CNS, CDS, Destin8, or similar shipping/customs platforms, where applicable.
Knowledge of Incoterms.
Understanding of FCL and LCL export processes.
Knowledge of dangerous goods procedures.
Previous experience preparing or checking Bills of Lading.
Relevant logistics, freight forwarding, or customs qualifications.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

Highly organised and methodical.
Reliable and deadline-focused.
Detail-oriented with a strong emphasis on accuracy.
Calm under pressure and capable of prioritising competing demands.
Proactive in identifying and resolving problems.
Professional and confident when communicating with customers and suppliers.
Commercially aware.
A positive team player with a willingness to learn.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Work from home

Experience:

OPERATIONAL: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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freight forwarding occupations jobs in cannock, sts

OCEAN EXPORT OPERATOR

Ocean Export Customer Services

Customer Service Clerk

Operations Specialist I-III (UK)

Export Customer Solutions Operator

Air Import Agent

Operations Coordinator (12 month maternity cover)

European Logistics Specialist

Trainee Freight Clerk

Freight Agent

Ocean Export Agent

Road freight forwarding Manager

Distribution Agent

Customs Brokerage Agent (Late Shift)

Freight Forwarding Apprentice

Customs Clearance Administrator – English & Chinese Speaker

Business Development Manager

Road Freight Specialist

Business Development Executive

Account Manager, Road

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