Job Description:

Our client, a global logistics company and leading NVOCC that specializes in international freight forwarding and cargo consolidation is recruiting or an Export Documentation Clerk to join their team at offices in the Basildon, Essex area.

On Offer:

• Opportunity to join a well-established global leader in the freight forwarding industry with a extensive network of offices across the globe
• Training and development opportunities
• Attractive salary up to £27K, DOE
• Monday – Friday working pattern, 09:00-17:15hrs

Duties and Responsibilities of the Export Documentation Clerk:

• Receive B/L instructions from clients, send to back office for entering in the system, monitor
• Obtain UCR from clients and associate to MUCR or raise entry if we complete
• Close MUCR once all secured and check to ensure all are cleared. If not liaise with clients and customs to clear the shipments.
• Chase for missing information i.e. Bill of lading instructions and UCR’s
• Send Draft bills of lading to customers
• Receive amendments from the client, amend bill of lading and resend draft for approval
• Raise invoices and credit notes to overseas agents/offices and customers
• Check Vessels have sailed and send Shipped on board messages to customers.
• Add ROE and sailing date into the file
• Send file to Back Office to complete Final bills and Invoicing, once completed by Back Office we check all is correct.
• Printing original bills of lading, stamp and sign, post to customer
• Complete country advanced filing such as AMS, AFR, ACI, MCPI, ENS
• Liaise with customers and agents through email and telephone

To be Considered for the Export Documentation Clerk

• Previous experience working within the freight forwarding industry within a similar role.

• Attention to detail
• Demonstrate agility and development within the role
• Able to multitask and effectively handle changing priorities under pressure
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality
• Desire to adapt to a new and changing processes as required by the business

For full details, please contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry.