Junior Import Clerk
- Employer
- Undisclosed Company
- Location
- Hampshire, Southampton
- Salary
- £17000 - £18000 per annum
- Closing date
- 28 Oct 2019
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- Sector
- Driving and Logistics
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
Role: Junior Import Clerk
Salary: £18,000
Hours: 9:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday
Do you want to work for a leading global business specialising in freight forwarding, logistics and courier services? Do you feel under appreciated and under valued with your current employer? Are you seeking progression and the ability to grow within a stable and well-respected company? Then look no further we have the position for you.
I am currently recruiting alongside one of the leading Freight forwarders and international couriers' companies in the world. They're seeking a trainee import clerk to slot into their already outstanding team based out of Southampton.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and build relationships with clients, ensuring a high level of customer service is always provided
- Ensure clear communication with overseas agents, supplier and clients.
- Receive and check all paperwork received from origin (e.g. packing lists)
- Receive and check the Pre-Entry form
- Notify clients of the arrival of the freight
- Use customer ERP and SAP systems when required and invoice the relevant party of Duty/VAT payments.
- Ensure customer clearance is received before releasing goods
Person Specification:
- Knowledge/familiarity of the Import industry
- Experience of managing client/customer relations with strong verbal and written communication.
- Experience of working in a high-pressure environment whilst retaining the capacity to remain calm under pressure and resolve problems and challenges efficiently.
Do you have the ability to prioritise workloads, great attention to detail and a high sense of urgency? Call Tarryn (Manpower Fareham) 01329 823 211
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