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European Operations Team Leader

Simarco International Limited
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 9SA, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance
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Sonic Summary

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  • Simarco is seeking a leader for their European Operations department to oversee day-to-day freight operations.
  • The role requires experience in freight forwarding/logistics, specifically in European road freight, with supervisory experience being desirable.
  • The position involves managing a small team, planning export trailers, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, reflecting the experience and skills of the candidate.
  • Applicants should have strong customer service skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Simarco is an established, award winning provider of international logistic and freight services, and we provide a wide range of tailored solutions for clients' throughout the UK, Europe and Globally across all Worldwide trade routes.


At Simarco we understand that global trade and industry markets are continually changing and expanding to meet customer needs. That's why our logistics, air, sea/ocean freight forwarding, road haulage & distribution and warehousing solutions are not only flexible but are tailored to meet clients' individual and ever-changing requirements.

Position

The main purpose of this role is to provide a valuable service to the Branch Freight Operations department by leading a small team and overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day duties involved, efficiently and effectively.


Principal Requirements/Responsibilities:

Lead a small team of operational staff to oversee the efficient running of the European Operations department on a day-to-day basis

Oversee all aspects of freight operations for the branch, including cargo booking, routing, tracking, documentation, Customs clearance and compliance with industry regulations

Plan weekly export trailers efficiently to maximise trailer payloads

Develop key service relationships with customers, colleagues and overseas agents to provide efficient and effective service

Ensure good internal communication between key departments, Customs, Transport, Warehouse to ensure efficient loading & transport of customer goods

Resolving and managing customer/agent queries courteously and efficiently

Adding charges and accruals to shipments

Arranging all risks insurance for high value/client sensitive shipments

Working with the team to align and streamline internal processes

Deputise for the Branch Manager as and when required


Monday to Friday

0900 1730 hrs

1 hour lunch break

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience of working in a freight forwarding/logistics role, particularly European road freight (essential)

Experience of working in a supervisory role (desirable)

Ability to load/plan/route export trailers for cost-effective groupage trailer planning with experience in using weights, volumes and loading metres (desirable)

Strong customer service skills

Commercially aware

Clear and confident communicator

Analytical & accurate, with excellent attention to detail

Assertive

Computer literate and able to learn how to use new systems effectively

Ability to work collaboratively as a team player

Confident using Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Good attention to detail when handling data

Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload

Other information

Simarcois a'Great Place to Work'- here are just some of our benefits...

  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
  • BHN Discount Platform
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Pay Day Treat Days
  • Learning Management System
  • Mental Health Forum& First Aiders

This is a great opportunity for the right individual to join an award winning and growing company, who genuinely care about their employees.

Please apply today!

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