Ocean Export Agent (Logistics)

Location: The Deep Business Centre, Tower Street, Hull, United Kingdom. Successful candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Company

Global supply chain management and logistics organization operating through a unified worldwide system.

What you will do

• Review export documentation from customers, suppliers, and overseas agents for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare export shipments by creating shipping instructions, booking cargo, and ensuring compliance with customer and international requirements.
• Select carriers, vessels, and transit options to develop efficient and cost-effective routing.
• Coordinate cargo collection and receipt with warehouses, hauliers, and customers.
• Generate export documentation, customs declarations, bills of lading, and related paperwork.
• Track shipments, resolve delays or other issues, and provide updates to customers, carriers, and overseas offices.

Requirements

• Experience in ocean export operations or freight forwarding is desirable.
• Understanding of export documentation and shipping processes.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organisational skills.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritise work, maintain attention to detail, and meet tight deadlines.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional, leadership-oriented, and customer service-focused working environment.
• 23 days of holiday.
• Private medical insurance.
• Dental and optical cover.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Training and personnel development program and Employee Assistance Programme.