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Position: European Road Freight Coordinator
Location: Chelsmford
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 17:00 (Plus hybrid working)
Salary: Up to 35,000 (DOE)
We are recruiting for a client of ours to join their established team in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing road freight operations throughout Europe.
Your key responsibilities:
- Organise and coordinate end-to-end European road freight operations
- Coordinating with suppliers and customers to ensure timely delivery of shipments
- Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
- Deliver exceptional customer service
- Track and update delivery statutes in the company's system and provide regular updates to clients
- Resolving any issues or delays that may arise
- Job invoicing and costing
- Making sure the department stays up to date with regulations, ensuring compliance with all documentation
- Customs declarations/clearances
Requirements:
- Proven experience in European road freight operations - with a UK-based freight Forwarder
- A strong understanding of transportation and operation regulations
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- The ability to problem solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines
- Proficiency in relevant software for transportation management.
- Groupage experience is an advantage
Benefits:
- 20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service
- Hybrid working (2 from office, 3 from home after probation)
- Progression routes
- Length of service rewards
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Enhanced occupational maternity pay
- Life assurance
- Retails discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Health cash plans
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