Project Freight Forwarder Coordinator - Dartford (Office based, no Hybrid)The Project Freight Forwarding Coordinator is responsible for the full operational and logistical management of multimodal, road, sea, and air freight consignments, in line with the group strategy. You will already have proven exposure to this!Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30am to 17:00pm or 09:00am to 17:30pm (OFFICE Based, no Hybrid)General forwarding for allocated Key Accounts. All modesBooking shipments with carriers including airlines, shipping lines, and hauliers.Processing shipping documentation such as MAWB, HAWB, Bill of Lading, CMR, and Standard Shipping Notes.Maintain a thorough understanding of HM Revenue & Customs regulations.Adhere to destination-specific documentation requirements.Feedback operational matters and opportunities to the Project Manager.Ensure Dangerous Goods procedures are followed for successful export in accordance with regulations.Requirements - Essential:Have 3+ UK years of experience in freight forwarding and project logistics, including out-of-gauge shipments.Strong negotiation and relationship skills.Experience with CargoWise &/or Sequoia beneficial though not essentialHigh attention to detail and strong planning and organizational skills.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Ability to work autonomously and within a team.Comprehensive understanding of Export Regimes and Customs Tariff.Professionalism in customer interactions, understanding customer requirements, and resolving issues or complaints.Current unrestricted driver's license.Dangerous Goods trained beneficial (but not essential)
Freight Forwarder Projects
Reed
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 3 days
Dartford, Kent DA1 4AL, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Project Freight Forwarding Coordinator position in Dartford requires 3+ years of UK experience in freight forwarding and project logistics.
- This office-based role involves managing multimodal freight consignments and booking shipments with various carriers.
- Key responsibilities include processing shipping documentation and ensuring compliance with HM Revenue & Customs regulations.
- Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail are essential, along with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- The salary for this position is competitive, though not specified in the job description.