Import Seafreight Clerk

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Import Seafreight person for a excellent Freight Forwarder based in the Thorpe, Surrey area.

Responsibilities:-

• Arrange collection of any overseas shipments from any country (not sanctioned countries) either directly through a designated haulier or by approved overseas agent.
• Ensuring all correct documentation is in place.
• Request clearance instructions for any shipment requiring an import clearance to be done or an appointed approved agent.
• Clearance instructions to be obtained in line with CDS requirements.
• Issue import entries correctly using CDS/Sequoia. Road and ocean imports, GVMS and inventory linked.
• Ensure all shipments are cleared correctly and in a timely manner. Once cleared, arrange release or delivery of shipments ASAP.
• Ensure invoicing requirements are met, issued correctly and in a timely manner.
• Advise and assist customers regarding CDS, PVA and customs procedures.
• Ensure to work compliantly with aeo and compliance procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant emails, documents and information are uploaded / added into Boxtop. This includes copies of all import documentation and relevant emails in case of future audits.
• SOP information to be generated and uploaded onto the shared drive and highlighted to the branch.
• Ensure in house training is up to date.

Required Experience:-

• Effective communication skills
• Seafreight experience
• Good time manager skills
• Team player

As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight recruitment specialist. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry. Call now to avoid disappointment