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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.

Duties

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 freight forwarding.
It would be preferable to have sea freight forwarding experience
Must have experience of inbound/outbound customs processes
Have a strong attention to detail and be process drive
Excellent customer service skills
Experience in LCL handling preferred

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
Extensive training Part of an experienced, committed team
Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy