Ocean Export Operations

Ocean Export Operator

Solihull | £35,000 per year Hybrid working | 25 days' holiday

Take ownership of ocean export shipments, build strong customer relationships and put your freight forwarding expertise to work in a varied operational role.

This Solihull-based opportunity combines responsibility for the full shipment process with hybrid working and 25 days' holiday. It's an attractive move for someone who enjoys coordinating international freight, solving problems and delivering a service customers can rely on.

What's on offer

Salary of £35,000 per year

Hybrid working

25 days' holiday

A varied ocean export role with ownership of shipments

Regular contact with customers, shipping lines and overseas partners

The role

You'll coordinate ocean export shipments from booking through to departure and onward delivery, ensuring documentation is accurate, deadlines are met and customers remain informed.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing FCL and LCL ocean export shipments

Arranging bookings with shipping lines and overseas agents

Coordinating collections, haulage and shipping schedules

Preparing and checking export documentation, including bills of lading and shipping instructions

Coordinating customs clearance requirements

Monitoring shipments and resolving delays or operational queries

Providing quotations and maintaining accurate shipment costs

Completing invoicing and keeping system records up to date

Building customer relationships through proactive communication

About you

Previous ocean export experience within freight forwarding

A good understanding of export processes and shipping documentation

Confidence liaising with customers, shipping lines, hauliers and overseas agents

Strong organisation and attention to detail

The ability to manage multiple shipments and competing deadlines

A practical, customer-focused approach to resolving problems

If you're looking for your next ocean export opportunity with hybrid working and ownership of your shipments, apply with your CV today.

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