Freight Forwarder – Air & Ocean
North Dublin, Full Time
Role: Freight Forwarder – Air & Ocean
Location: North Dublin
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 25 Days A/L, Pension, Bonus Scheme
Role Requirements:
• Oversee bookings from clients and arrange export to global destinations
• Check rates/costs at time of booking receipt to ensure accuracy and place booking with the shipping partner
• Organise transport for ocean freight shipments as required
• Create quotation/booking and convert to shipment on Ops system for each export LCL/FCL
• Send booking confirmation to customer to confirm all ETD/ETA details on the booking
• Arrange customs export SAD and maintain files and adhere to quality systems as set out internally for Revenue regulations and AEO compliance
• Issue MBL/HBL for sea shipments and confirm SOB with carrier
• Arrange to scan documents and pre-alert destination agents on shipment arrivals from Ireland
• Finalise invoicing & costs with billing team
• Solve accounts queries in a timely manner by email or phone, fast turnaround is required
• Address all customer queries / communications within a good time frame Oversee FCL/LCL import consignments due into Ireland
• Confirm customs clearance handling requirements and set up customs entry for clearance
• Calculate taxes and send the client the import entry to ensure payment is received in advance of clearance for duty/Vat costs outlay upon arrival
• Create quotation/booking and convert to shipment on system for each import LCL/FCL
• Verify free time period with the carriers to ensure pick up within the free time allowed
• Book haulier to collect & deliver finalise POD
• Finalise invoicing & costs with billing team
• Solve Accounts Queries in a timely manner by email or phone, fast turnaround is required
Candidate Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in air / sea freight and imports / exports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Experience in Customs Clearance is desirable.
• Driven to achieve targets and objectives.
• Accuracy and a high attention to detail.
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