Sea Freight Forwarder

Role: Sea Freight Forwarder

Location: Cork

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Excellent benefits package

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 Sea 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

• 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
• 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
• Address all customer queries / communications within a good time frame

Candidate Requirements: 

• Candidate must have minimum 3 years experience in Sea Freight Forwarding
• Self-motivated with good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Ability to work to deadlines and handle a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications.
• Time management and communication skills.

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