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Forwarder

Parkside Office Professional
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU12 8TX, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is based in Hull and is a permanent role with a Freight Forwarding company that is part of a global group.
  • Candidates are required to have at least 2 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry.
  • The role involves managing end-to-end forwarding activities, ensuring compliance with SOPs and KPIs, and providing excellent customer service.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the experience and skills of the candidate.
  • Applicants should be result-oriented, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be flexible in their work approach.
  • Location: Hull
  • Permanent
Our client, who is a Freight Forwarding company in the UK is part of a global and multi-cultural Group offering worldwide services.  It has revenues of 3 billion Euro’s and more than 8000 employees working around the world.The Forwarder provides an excellent customer service experience for our customers including providing services of clearances, quotes, arranging shipment/deliveries, invoicing and all other functions as required.  Key Responsibilities:
  • Completion of end-to-end forwarding activities as the individual role requires.
  • Follow strict and time sensitive SOP’s/KPI’s to ensure compliance.
  • Work closely with internal and external customers.
  • Focus on customer service.
  • Use of Cargo Wise /MS office as requested.
  • Ensure invoicing, job costing, milestone are updated within the required timeframe.
  • Month end department compliance
  • Customs Entries
  • Cost control
  • Assist team colleagues where required.
  • Ensure all reports including internal and customer specific are completed within the deadline.
  • Resolve queries from customers and suppliers.
  • Ensure Best Practice models are adopted.
  • Work closely with the Operations manager for Internal and external rates reviews.
  • Remain in contact with customers and suppliers to maintain relationships.
  • To take part in customer reviews when required to build up visibility and relationships with customers.
  • Assist sales and management with customer development.
  • Maintain clean desk policy.
  • Operate within companies QA system.
  • Any other tasks as directed by their supervisor or Line Manager
   Skills Required:
  • Result-oriented and driven to achieve goals and meet targets.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Ability to read and understand an SOP.
  • Customer service driven.
  • Deep knowledge of the financial contexts the business exists within
  • Profitability and result-oriented and always looking for improvement in our business processes.
  • Team oriented.
  • Quality focus.
  • Flexible in approach and happy to work shifts as required including weekends.
 Please apply now if you would like to learn more about this role.Thank you and good luck!

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