About the Role
<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Position: Ocean Freight Operator<br />Location: Southampton | Hybrid Working<br />Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 + Profit Share</span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">We are working with a <strong>leading, employee-owned freight forwarding & logistics provider</strong> to recruit an experienced and <strong>Ocean Freight Operations Co-Ordinator</strong>. This is a hands-on role managing <strong>end-to-end ocean import and export operations</strong> for key customer accounts, from booking through to invoicing, ensuring efficient, high-quality service.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Manage your workload efficiently to meet the needs of key client accounts. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Oversee import and export shipments, ensuring all processes and procedures are followed. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Handle client invoicing promptly and ensure supplier costs are accurately passed on to meet KPIs. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Monitor departmental systems and suggest improvements to increase efficiency and profitability. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Report operational issues to the Operations Manager as needed. </span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Skills & Attributes:</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Strong experience in ocean import and export operations. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Positive, proactive, solution-focused mindset. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with clients and colleagues alike. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Keen attention to detail and commitment to process compliance. </span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Benefits & Perks:</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Competitive salary (£32,000 – £35,000) plus <strong>profit share scheme</strong> + enhanced benefits package</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Hybrid working</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"> arrangement for a healthy work-life balance. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Work in an <strong>employee-owned business</strong>, contributing directly to company success. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Career development opportunities within a supportive team environment. </span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Why Apply?</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><br />This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated operations professional to take ownership of key accounts and grow within a progressive, people-focused logistics company.</span></p>
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<p>WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.</p>
<p>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p>
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<p class="job_tags">Tagged as: Account Manager, exports, Freight Forwarding, Import, Ocean Freight, ocean import</p>