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Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be working with our Belfast client to recruit a new full time and permanent Sea Freight Forwarder

As part of the sea freight team, you will be responsible for arranging freight shipments from beginning to close, including:

Booking acceptance, arranging with shipping line, processing customs, creating documentation
Follow up and invoicing, whilst providing first class customer service throughout.
Process and manage the shipment of freight for existing customers
Deal with HMRC customs regulations in order to arrange speedy and effective cargo clearance for import cargo and customers shipping globally
Maintain professional and successful relationships with suppliers, carriers and overseas agents
Proactively manage the existing customer portfolio
Manage the import/export process end to end and ensure compliance with UK, Irish and overseas laws and regulations
Oversee the completion of all relevant documentation associated with international distribution
Liaising with overseas agents to manage consolidation of inbound LCL containers
Managing inbound customs clearance through Irish and UK customs systems

Requirements

2 years` experience in sea freight forwarding.
Must have experience of inbound/outbound customs processes
Have a strong attention to detail and be process driven
Excellent customer service skills
Experience in LCL handling

Benefits -

Salary dependent on experience
Enrolment in company pension scheme
20 days paid holidays per year plus stat. days
Extra days annual leave based on length of service

Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link