Export Clerk

Freightserve recruitment are looking for an Export Clerk for a well-established Freight Forwarder. The company is based in the Egham, Surrey area.

Responsibilities:-

• Working with the China export team closely
• Ensure that all relevant emails, documents and information are uploaded / added into Boxtop. This includes copies of all export documentation and relevant emails in case of future audits
• Arrange collection of any U.K. shipments for export to China and Nigeria, directly through a designated haulier/courier company and ensuring all correct documentation is in place
• Keep warehouse aware of any direct deliveries from UK suppliers/courier or any other 3rd party
• Handling transhipments for Nigeria
• Issue export entries correctly using cds / sequoia
• Ensure all shipments are exported / completed correctly and in a timely manner once the shipment has arrived into, the designated handling warehouse
• Assist, mentor and train other staff members in exports and procedures
• Ensure invoicing requirements are met, issued correctly and in a timely manner. 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 export documentation and relevant emails in case of future audits
• Ensure in house training is up to date

Skills / Experience:-

• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Flexible and adaptable
• Support and assist
• Team player
• Able to work independently if required
• Follow instructions and work proactively
• Good listener and tutor
• Good understanding of the international trade / and compliance requirements
• Good time management skills
• Assertive
• The ability to work to deadlines
• Good negotiation skills
• The ability to delegate
• Proficient IT skills
• Accountability and dependability
• Good networking skills
• The ability to take constructive feedback

As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. 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.