Sea Freight Coordinator

Class 1 Personnel are recruiting an experienced sea-freight coordinator for a global freight company based near Heathrow.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday.

The Role:

Arranging collections right through to the billing process

Negotiating rates with suppliers

Preparing quotations

Dealing with all types of containers including refrigerated, standard and open-top containers

Dealing with customs clearance, entries and NES

Raising invoices and billing

Dealing with all administration in relation to exports

Communicating with head offices in Dubai and India

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be able to work both alone and as part of a small team

You will have a minimum of 1 years experience in either sea or air freight in the UK

Any experience in dealing with customs is a bonus

Good communication skills are essential both via telephone and email

Experience with NES is a bonus

You will have the flexibility to travel abroad for initial training if required

You will be a good negotiator and also be able to use your initiative

Flexibility with working hours when required

Ambitious and interested in contributing to the company's growth