JOB POSITION

IMPORT OPERATION SPECIALIST (Sea Freight)

COMPANY

LOCATION

Istanbul

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Import Operator, you are responsible to manage all day-to-day activities for the import operation. Your responsibility is to communicate with Sea freight carriers, co-loaders, and other vendors and making sure of a smooth operation. You will provide solutions in case of any discrepancies, holds or delays in the movements of goods and will communicate with Customer.

ACTIVITIES

  • Responsible for every stage of the import operation
  • Providing domestic and international verbal and written communication related to the operation
  • Arrange for transportation/ shipping documentation and oversee the scheduling and dispatching of goods
  • Communicate and coordinate with Sea freight carriers, co-loaders, customs brokers and other service providers
  • Resolve problems and provide ongoing support
  • Communicate with clients on the status of their shipment
  • Proactive response to service issues

REQUIREMENTS

  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral)
  • 5 years’ experience in the “Sea Freight” forwarding,
  • Operational and market expertise of sea freight
  • University Graduate (Foreign trade, International Business, Transportation, Logistics is preferred)
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple simultaneous task