Ocean Freight Import Clerk ( Cargowise experience needed)

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Company: JAS Worldwide Logistics (UK)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Suite 14C, Manchester International Office Centre, Styal Road, Manchester, M22 5WB</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £34,000 – 35,000 per annum + Benefits</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Normal office hours)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days working in the office / 2 days working from home)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Career Progression: Opportunity to step up into a Supervisor role starting in the new year!</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About JAS Worldwide Logistics</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Founded in 1978, JAS Worldwide is a leading global freight forwarding and supply chain management company operating across roughly 80 countries. They specialize in providing comprehensive international transportation solutions—including ocean freight, air freight, customs brokerage, and contract logistics—using advanced, paperless digital tools to streamline global trade for their clients.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Role Overview</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for an experienced Ocean Freight Import Clerk to join the team at JAS Worldwide Logistics in Manchester. In this end-to-end role, you will manage shipments completely—handling everything from initial quotation right through to final door delivery.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage full lifecycle Ocean Freight Imports from quotation to delivery: Quoting clients, booking with carriers, managing customs entries, arranging haulage, and ensuring smooth final door delivery.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Handle complete documentation and track milestones on a fully paperless system: Creating bills of lading, processing arrival notices, checking compliance, and keeping all milestones updated accurately in real time.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Coordinate smoothly with overseas offices, shipping lines, and transport hauliers: Troubleshooting any port delays, managing demurrage/detention, and negotiating rates or service updates.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Provide high-level customer service and proactive updates: Keeping clients fully informed of their cargo status before they even have to ask, ensuring a seamless experience.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Candidate</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience: 4 to 5 years of solid freight forwarding experience specializing in Ocean Imports.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>System Skills: CargoWise experience is essential as this is the primary system used.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Bonus / Desirable Skills:</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience with Air Freight is a plus.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong, dedicated import experience is necessary.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Hands-on background working specifically with sea and ocean freight operations.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience handling shipment costs, margins, and regulatory/customs compliance (such as entries, bills of lading, and global trade lanes)</span></li>

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