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Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Multi Modal Freight Forwarder for a major Freight Forwarder. The company is based in the East Midlands area.
RESPONSIBILITIES:-
- Processes shipments Air /ocean/ Road
- Completing all relevant Import / Export paperwork, entering console data.
- Completing HM Customs paperwork depending on mode of transport.
- Completing HAWB’s, MAWB’s and IATA forms.
- Dealing with customer queries.
- Arranging collections and deliveries of freight with haulage companies.
- Providing Air /Road / Ocean quotations to customer.
- Negotiating ad hoc rates with suppliers.
- Invoicing shipments and keying off of supplier’s invoices.
- May have responsibility for ensuring sufficient stationery is available for departmental needs Eq, airwaybills and ocean bills .
- Other duties as assigned by Manager/ Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:-
Skills:
- Experience of consolidations, HAWBs/MAWBs and IATA shipment procedures (essential);
- Training in dangerous goods and knowledge of letters of credit (desirable - training can be given).
Knowledge of:
- customs procedures as well as Inward & Outward Processing Reliefs (essential);
- MS Office (WORD, OUTLOOK, EXCEL)
- ASM / Chief system,NCTS
Ability to:
- work on own initiative;
- tactfully handle customers and their queries;
- Good communication skills essential
- must be prepared to work shifts (including overtime as and when needed)
- Must be prepared to be on call/call out if there is a need to
- Able to work as a team
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.
