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Freight Forwarder

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Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position of Freight Forwarder is available in Leeds, UK, with a salary range of £27,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a UK-based freight forwarding company.
Key responsibilities include overseeing import and export operations, coordinating with transportation providers, and ensuring excellent customer service.
The role requires familiarity with customs clearance processes and proficiency in freight software such as Cargowise and Multifreight.
This is an excellent opportunity for growth within a prominent freight forwarding company.

Position: Freight Forwarder

Location: Leeds, UK

Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the import and export of goods from various global locations.
Coordinate collection with selected transportation providers.
Work closely with clients, branch offices, international agents, and transport companies to ensure seamless operations.
Deliver excellent customer service by responding to inquiries and providing regular updates.
Monitor shipment progress, manage invoicing, and handle pre-alerts from overseas offices and agents.
Complete Customs entries as required.
Supervise shipments until final delivery.
Handle job costing and invoicing processes.

Requirements:

At least 2 years' experience in a UK-based freight forwarding company.
Familiarity with import and export operations, including air, road, or ocean freight.
In-depth knowledge of customs clearance processes.
Proficient in freight software like Cargowise, Multifreight, etc.
Strong customer service skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prominent freight forwarding company in Leeds as a Freight Forwarder. The role offers significant growth potential and a competitive salary package.

If you have the relevant experience within the UK freight industry, we encourage you to apply!

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