Our client, a provider of international transport solutions by air, road and sea, are looking for a Senior Sea Freight Coordinator to join their team in Redditch. Senior Sea Freight Coordinator Role Overview:As a Senior Sea Freight Coordinator, you will join our Operations team, managing and coordinating all sea freight operations. This is a hands-on operations role managing the full lifecycle of sea freight shipments, including both exports and importsSenior Sea Freight Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day sea freight operations.
Coordinate export and import bookings for sea freight jobs.
Create job files and relevant operations paperwork.
Process jobs using the software system.
Handle customs entries via the NES System.
Ensure all sea freight jobs adhere to agreed schedules, keeping clients informed of any changes.
Liaise and negotiate extensively with clients and suppliers.
Assist the sales team with quotations and service information.
Manage jobs from quotation to final invoicing, maintaining client expectations.
Maximise gross profit through supplier negotiations.
Proactively engage with existing clients to maximize business potential.

We’re keen to speak with individuals who have proven experience working in export sea freight operations and ideally experience with freight software systems.Skills & Experience Required for the Senior Sea Freight Coordinator:

Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.
Strong commercial awareness.
Capable of managing workload and meeting tight deadlines.
Analytical thinker with effective problem-solving skills.
Positive, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively in a team.

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