Senior Import Ocean Operator

Location: Auckland
Job Type: Temporary
Industry: Import/Export & Customs
Reference: SK52579_1603073696
Job Published: October 19, 2020

Are you a Senior Operations specialist looking for a temp role to start ASAP? Keep reading!

The Company:

Team Recruitment are searching for an Import Air/Sea operator to join a reputable global logistics company who are based at Auckland Airport. This international freight forwarder offers their clients full international freight and logistics solutions, including customs brokerage, warehouse and distribution services. With longstanding employees and an upbeat, driven team to welcome you, they are in need of your forwarding skills!

The Role:

You will be working within Import operations team alongside a fun and passionate group of individuals. Some tasks include:

  • Receiving bookings from customers/agents and acting upon them to arrange cargo collection from overseas suppliers
  • International shipment booking with relevant service providers
  • Pricing / quoting for customers / overseas offices
  • Liaising and negotiating with customers, overseas agents, airlines, freight forwarders
  • Ensuring that goods are transported to loading depots overseas to meet cutoffs, accompanied by supporting documentation
  • Liaising with local transport companies
  • Arranging invoices to Transport companies/Freight Forwarders and Shipping lines
  • Full use of Edi Cargowise

About You:

Are you someone who has a keen eye for detail and is up for a new challenge? Then awesome, this role is for you! You will be required to have:

  • 3+ Years in an Import Sea freight operation role working for a freight forwarder
  • Strong knowledge of Inco-terms
  • Previous experience in quoting both FCL and LCL
  • Accurate and timely data entry
  • Strong Cargowise EDI experience
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Reliable and honest work ethic

If this all sounds like you, please get in touch with Verona today on 021 520 642!