Full job description Senior Import and Export Shipping Operator
Location: Felixstowe
Start: ASAP


An experienced Import and Export Shipping Operator is required for our independent Freight Forwarding client, who provides worldwide shipping services.
Manging high-value accounts, a typical day will involve coordinating the shipping movement of motor vehicles across multiple modes.
What you’ll do:
You’ll be dealing with companies worldwide, liaising with customers, overseas agents and hauliers, ensuring seamless movement of cargo across global supply chains.
Responsibilities include:
*End-to-end coordination of Import, Export Shipments and UK Transport across Sea, Road, Air transport, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and profitability.
*Providing strategic support to key accounts, handling escalations, and maintaining strong long-term relationships.
*Overseeing complex documentation and customs processes, including tariff classification, VAT / Duty calculations, ATA and Carnet de Passage, Temporary Imports, NOVA Declarations, Knowledge of IVA / SVA
*Negotiating rates and service agreements with carriers, shipping lines, airlines, vehicle packers and overseas agents to secure competitive pricing and service levels.
*Providing expert guidance trade compliance, customs requirements, and international shipping regulations.
*Preparing quotations, analysing margins, and contributing to pricing strategies.
*Handling shipment exceptions and high-impact issues, proactively resolving delays, disputes, and operational challenges.
*Maintaining accurate operational and financial records.
What you need:
We’re keen to speak to logistics professionals with 2+ years’ experience. Candidates must have strong industry knowledge, strong commercial awareness and be a proficient communicator; in person, on the phone and in writing. Familiarity with vehicle transportation, would be a distinct advantage.
Why you’ll love this role:
*Position within a fast-moving motor vehicle logistics environment.
*Opportunities to shape operational processes and contribute to commercial strategy.
*Competitive salary
*Company pension
*20 Days Holiday Plus bank holidays


How to apply:
If you have relevant experience, please get in touch today.
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Keywords / alternative titles: Import / Export Operations, Import / Export Operator, Import / Export Clerk, Container, Ro Ro Car / Vehicle Customs, Export Declarations, Carnets, Import Declarations, Dangerous Goods Awareness, Vehicle Transportation.