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Export Operator

Silver Arrow Recruitment

Birmingham

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GBP 33,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Export Operator to enhance their operations in Birmingham. This role involves building strong relationships with clients, ensuring timely and accurate freight movement, and maintaining essential documentation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-pressure environment, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail. With a focus on continuous improvement and training, this position offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and wellness programs, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the logistics industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary with biannual bonus
Access to wellness platform and discounts
Health cash plan
Electric Vehicle car scheme
Free parking
Respectful working environment
Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in freight forwarding.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver results under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships to ensure high customer service levels.
  • Ensure freight is moved on time with correct documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with overseas agents and clients.

Skills

Freight Forwarding
Customer Relationship Management
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Time Management
International Shipping

Tools

ERP Systems
SAP

Job description

Export Operator - Birmingham - Permanent Role

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Monday to Friday, Days

Silver Arrow require an Export Operator for our client based in the Birmingham area.

Your Role:

  • Develop and build relationships to ensure a high level of customer service is provided to clients.
  • Freight is moved to customer specifications, on time with all the necessary customs and legal documentation and records are kept of all daily events and interactive reports.
  • Arrange haulage with shipping line/hauliers.
  • All freight is invoiced and checked prior to dispatch.
  • Ensure pre-alert documents are on hand as required.
  • Requests and queries are resolved and actioned quickly and efficiently.
  • Communication with overseas agents, customers and suppliers is clear, precise and effective to ensure that the freight is moved as per customer requirements.
  • Use customer ERP and SAP systems as and when required.
  • Accurate & timely reporting to department manager.
  • Ensure all documentation is correct.
  • Take ownership of own training and development so as to continuously improve and develop, including training new starters where required.

What we need from you:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in freight forwarding including working for an independent.
  • Experience of working in a high-pressure environment whilst retaining the capacity to remain calm under pressure and resolve problems and challenges efficiently.
  • The ability to prioritise a large number of tasks to ensure accuracy, and deliver results with great attention to detail and a high sense of urgency.
  • Export experience involving shipments to global destinations and working with clear operating procedures.
  • Familiarity with the use of all forms of haulage, sea, road, rail and air for ADR and IMDG shipments.
  • Experience of managing client/customer relations with strong verbal and written communication.
  • The ability to grow repeat business and develop new opportunities.
  • International experience and exposure plus the ability to work with a global network of agents, suppliers, shipping lines, hauliers, and rail and air lines in other countries.

Perm Benefits:

  • Competitive salary including a bonus which is paid twice a year!
  • Access to their benefits, discounts and wellness platform including offers on gym memberships, a wide range of restaurants, retail and much more.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme.
  • Free parking.
  • Respectful working environment.
  • Plenty of opportunities for training and development.

At Silver Arrow, our priority is you. We strongly believe in getting to know you and understanding your needs in the hope of building a great working relationship.

Call our recruitment team today on #removed#

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