Ocean Import Operator

• Managing ocean import shipments across both FCL and LCL.

• Preparing import pricing for sea freight and, ideally, air freight.

• Producing accurate and competitive quotations for customers.

• Liaising with overseas agents to coordinate shipments and confirm bookings.

• Managing customs clearance processes, including duty and VAT payments.

• Tracking shipments and keeping customers updated on progress.

• Monitoring shipments to ensure they move efficiently and arrive within the required timeframes.

• Raising invoices and ensuring job costs and charges are accurately recorded.

• Resolving day-to-day operational issues and keeping customers and partners informed.

• Building strong relationships with customers, overseas agents and suppliers.

About You

We’re looking for a highly experienced import professional who can confidently manage shipments while delivering excellent customer service.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Extensive experience in import freight forwarding, particularly ocean freight.

• A strong working knowledge of both FCL and LCL imports.

• Experience preparing sea freight pricing and customer quotations.

• Air freight pricing experience would be a definite advantage.

• Experience liaising with overseas agents and arranging shipment bookings.

• A good understanding of customs clearance, import duties and VAT payments.

• Experience with shipment tracking, job costing and invoicing.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £36,000 – £40,000, depending on experience.

• Monday to Friday working week.

• Full-time, office-based position in Denton, Manchester.

• An opportunity to take ownership of a varied import role within an established freight forwarding business.

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

• Full-time
• Permanent
• On-site

I’m recruiting for two Import opportunities within the same established freight forwarding business in Manchester – one within Air Imports and one within Ocean Imports.

13 days ago