Our client is an established Freight Forwarder since the 1940s and has developed a Worldwide Freight Forwarding activity by air, road and sea. The experienced European Operator will work in a positive team environment working in a brand new office. You will have a minimum of 3 years Freight Forwarding experience in European Road Freight. The main responsibilities include:
- Extensive client liaison, building relationships and maximising the potential of the European Road freight client’s business.
- Extensive supplier liaison to develop reliable and cost effective European services.
- Calculating freight quotations for export and import freight shipments.
- Completing operational administration including job cards and sending booking confirmation to the suppliers.
- Raising all of the appropriate operational documentation including customs clearance formalities.
- Managing the European road freight consignments in transit through to successful completion and delivery.
- Invoicing out and completing the job files.
It will be an advantage to have an understanding of post Brexit Customs Clearance requirements but not essential. You will have confident and clear communication skills and a proven success of building customer and supplier relationships. Stron negotiating skills and good numeracy skills.