Ocean Freight Supervisor

Ocean Freight Supervisor – Hayes – Up to £38,000

Main Requirements:

The Ocean Freight Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and managing operations related to export & Import Ocean freight activities. This role requires a strong understanding of ocean regulations/compliance and operational procedures. You will be working closely with the management team as well as the operations team to ensure smooth, quality and productive handling of ocean operations.

The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills, teamwork and attention to detail. You will be expected to co-ordinate tasks, staff and resources to meet customers requirement and department objectives. Another requirement will be to handle pressure and use own initiative to handle customer enquiries.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: 09:00am to 17:30pm – Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £38,000

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Ocean Freight Supervisor will play a vital role in the smooth running of the operational team and will also be involved in staff training and development. You’re main responsibility would be oversea the operational team providing them with what they require to meet customers needs and requirements. You will also provide assistance to the Assistant Manager with month end and reporting tasks. Other tasks include:

  • Training new members of staff on how to handle ocean operations from start to end
  • Running both Import and Export operations as supervisor, overseeing both modes of shipping
  • A good understanding of CHIEF/CDS entries for Import and Export
  • Can handle project/ad hoc cargo (Flat Racks, OOG) for both Export and Import
  • Handling KPI’s & maintaining customer profiles to ensure information is up to date to support
  • Involved in testing and improving new internal systems which will improve work productivity
  • Managing a team with over 10 members of staff to improve productivity and be a point of contact for any escalation or support where necessary

Experience required:

  • Previous experience of Supervisory role within the freight forwarding industry
  • Computer literate with basic knowledge of Excel, Word.
  • Knowledge on AS400, Outlook and ASM Sequoia would be preferred.
  • Good communication and motivational skills, with the approach to delegate and be able to lead by example and make decisions using sound judgement.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Understand requirements and operational procedures and be able to Identify areas that require Improvement/change/update.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

JOB OVERVIEW.

Location London
Job titleOcean Freight Supervisor
Salary £35000 - £38000
Consultant James Earl
Consultant Phone 02394004766
Consultant Email james@wr-logistics.com
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