# Ocean Export Agent

**Company**: Expeditors
**Location**: Hull, United Kingdom
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain

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## Description

We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business. At Expeditors, you will ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information while providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities:

- Receive and review export documentation from customers, suppliers, and overseas agents, ensuring all information is complete and accurate prior to shipment processing.

- Prepare export shipments by creating shipping instructions, booking cargo with carriers, and ensuring all documentation complies with customer and international shipping requirements.

- Route shipments by selecting appropriate carriers, vessels, and transit options to achieve the most efficient and cost-effective delivery solutions.

- Manage freight receipt by coordinating the collection and receipt of cargo, liaising with warehouses, hauliers, and customers to ensure cargo is available for shipment as scheduled.

- Process shipments by generating export documentation, customs declarations, bills of lading, and other required paperwork while maintaining compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

- Monitor shipments throughout the transportation process, proactively tracking progress, resolving any issues or delays, and providing regular updates to customers, carriers, and overseas offices.

Qualifications:

- Experience within ocean export operations or freight forwarding desirable.

- Understanding of export documentation and shipping processes.

- Strong customer service and communication skills.

- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook).

- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

- Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.

Additional Information:

- 23 Days holiday

- Private Medical Insurance

- Dental and Optical cover

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan

- Training and Personnel Development Program

- EAP

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## Skills

### Required
- export documentation
- shipping processes
- customer service
- communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- organisational skills

### Nice to have
- ocean export operations
- freight forwarding

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