Job Description
Freight Forwarder - Ocean
£33,000 basic salary + 10% bonus
Birmingham
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm
Excellent company benefits
Outsource UK is seeking skilled Freight Forwarders with a background in Ocean Freight for our client in Birmingham.
To be considered for this position, you should have experience in ocean freight operations and quoting.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and dynamic team in the logistics sector.
Overview of the role:
Inclusion statement
Outsource is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
£33,000 basic salary + 10% bonus
Birmingham
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm
Excellent company benefits
Outsource UK is seeking skilled Freight Forwarders with a background in Ocean Freight for our client in Birmingham.
To be considered for this position, you should have experience in ocean freight operations and quoting.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and dynamic team in the logistics sector.
Overview of the role:
- Receive customer quotations via email/online portal etc
- To cover Ocean – Imports/Exports/Cross Trade
- Negotiate rates with carriers/haulers/suppliers
- Prepare and submit customer quotations and proposals within the agreed timeframe
- Work within our in-house system to create and issue quotations
- Communicate with customers to manage and follow up on all quotes
- Analyse and circulate to the relevant teams, adjusting pricing where possible
- Develop and build relationships and provide the highest level of customer service to all customers
- Monitor carrier websites and notifications
- Engagement with ocean freight operational teams to ensure smooth handover of secured shipments
- Strong customer service skills as well as a real attention to detail
- Possesses strong computer skills
- Industry and operational knowledge of Ocean Freight
- Strong numerical and commercial skills
- Good telephone manner
- Able to work to tight deadlines and accuracy when doing so
Inclusion statement
Outsource is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.