Operations Administrator (Shipping) - London / Hybrid - Up to £40k

A leading trading company based in central London are looking for an experienced Operations Administrator to carry out post trade contract activities from planning shipments, payment collection, container demurrage and claims.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day execution of contracts concluded by Front Desk.
• Preparation & maintenance of electronic shipment files
• Instruction / Appointment of cargo surveyors at loading and discharging port(s)
• Issue documentary instructions for timely preparation of shipping documents.
• Ensure that effective and accurate shipping documentation is in place.
• Issue invoices & chase payments from clients.
• Manage the payment of suppliers, freight invoices and any other costs,

Essential:

• Experience of all aspects of shipping documentation and knowledge of UCP 600 rules.
• Experience in container essential
• Experience in letter of credit negotiation and UCP rules.
• Experience in import / export through international seaports and use of shipping terms / Incoterms 2020.
• Experience of railcar and truck movements and warehousing will be helpful
• Experience of working in an international commercial business with sound knowledge of contract
• Excellent PC skills - Microsoft Office essential
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Basic accounting knowledge to include quotation and invoice experience