Our client is a well-established international freight forwarder who are now looking for a European Road Freight Import/ Export Freight Coordinator to join their growing branch in West Bromwich in the European freight division
For over 150 years my client has been handling export and import shipping requirements throughout Europe and Worldwide. Their reputation is based on their caring, customer focused service and competitive pricing.
Working alongside and supporting the Operations Supervisor your role will be to run one of the EU Import - Export Operations in the Birmingham branch in West Bromwich
Responsibilities include :
* Handling Road Freight- FTL / PTL / Groupage
* Road freight import / export process from start to finish.
* Liaising with hauliers, negotiating rates, preparing quotations.
* Handling documentation including commercial invoices, DGN
* Must have knowledge for trade lanes: Covering all of Europe.
* Handling collections and distribution within the UK
In order to apply you must have..
* Freight forwarding experience gained in trailer/road/TIR freight
* The ability to build strong relationships with clients.
* Excellent communication skills
* A good standard of educations
* A strong work ethic and an enthusiastic nature.
* The ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a thriving team is essential.
Knowledge and experience for the use of the below would be advantageous but not essential
* Customs systems: CDS, NCTS, Sequoia, Destin8, CNS and GMR
* Wide range of entries including Home Use, IPR, OPR
* Working with Commodity Codes / Incoterms
* Raising EAD's, T forms, IDR documents for all export and import shipments.
Package & Benefits:
* Salary Circa £27,000 - £34,000 Dependent upon experience
* Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30 pm /1 hour for lunch.
* Pension
* Free on-site parking
* Annual Bonus Scheme based on company overall performance.
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Freight Personnel
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ
£30,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a well-established international freight forwarder, seeks a European Road Freight Import/Export Freight Coordinator for their West Bromwich branch.
- The role involves handling road freight operations, managing the import/export process, and liaising with hauliers to negotiate rates and prepare quotations.
- Candidates must have freight forwarding experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong client relationships.
- The position offers a salary ranging from £27,000 to £34,000, depending on experience, and requires a good standard of education and a strong work ethic.
- Working hours are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm, with benefits including a pension, free on-site parking, and an annual bonus scheme.
