Ocean Imports Clerk

Dublin 11-based Ocean Freight Forwarder, now seek to hire an experienced Ocean Import freight forwarder, ideally with experience of the Far Eastern market. The successful applicant will join a fast-paced environment and will be required to think on their feet and have good attention to detail. Teamwork is essential for success in this role. Hybrid working is available after 6 weeks of training if the company is satisfied that you are capable of carrying out your duties.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Manage all aspects of the import process.
• Complete day to day customs clearance activities as instructed.
• Obtain and communicate, internally and externally, all necessary information to ensure correct measures are in place and customer needs are met.
• Liaise between Suppliers, Forwarders, and agents to obtain up to date shipment information.
• Ensure customers are fully informed of the progress of their shipments.
• Provide transport companies with the relevant information to ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
• Ensure correct documentation is on file and act accordingly as set out in the instructions.
• Maintain all files ensuring they are costed and billed correctly in accordance with procedures provided by management; and
• Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of recent Import Ocean Freight Forwarding experience.
• Experience with Irish Customs clearance.
• A 3rd-level qualification in Transport / Logistics, FIATA Diploma or International CPC would be desirable.
• An excellent customer-centric attitude towards business and a good communicator.  
• A hands-on approach with the ability to maintain priorities and deadlines.
• IT literate with experience in freight management and customs software.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• The ability to work on own initiative. 
• Flexibility to adapt to changing demands.

For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity, please contact Garvan Cerasi 

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