Freight Forwarding Operations Coordinator
Ref:
41706/FP16786/KK
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
- Midlands West, Staffordshire
Our client is a well-established freight forwarding, transportation and logistics company with operations in road, rail, sea, air and warehousing, with offices globally.
We are now looking for Freight Forwarding Operations Clerk to work on multi modal freight forwarding movements with global freight clients based in Tamworth
Your role will involve all aspects of freight forwarding with a focus on customer service. Freight Operations is key with focus on servicing the client and supporting the team in the branch on a day-to-day basis.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
To sort, filter and distribute documentation and create and maintain job files in an accurate and timely manner
To deal with all aspects of International and Domestic freight movements (Import, Export by Sea, Air Courier and/or Land)
To monitor flights and vessel arrival times and inform the customer of delays
To act as a conduit between customers and suppliers to ensure all needs are met within the specified delivery time
Be able to work without the aid of supervision
To liaise with overseas offices for shipment movements, taking responsibility for monitoring progress and keeping the customer advised of the status
Updating customer reports ensuring accuracy before sending to customers
Booking deliveries & arranging collections
Completing Customs declarations in line with UK HMRC requirements including collecting Duty and VAT payments and monitoring the use of our deferment facility.
Raising of Customer invoices and making sure job is profitable
In order to apply
Good understanding of operational processes, including import/export procedures, customs regulations, and transportation management.
Educated to GCSE standard (minimum of 5)
Ability and confidence to deal with customers on a daily basis
Ability to consistently meet deadlines in a timely manner
IT literate (ability to utilise MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, etc.)
Effective Time Management skills
Effective organisational skills with significant focus on attention to detail
Excellent telephone manner and ability to effectively communicate at all levels both internally and with clients
Package and Benefits
Salary £27,000 to £30,000 but flexible for the right candidate
26 days including 1 day off for your birthday, plus 8 statutory (January-December) opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days Holiday
4 x Salary Life Assurance
Bonus scheme
Contributory pension
Standard hours Mon-Fri 9-5.30pm, 1 hour for lunch
We are now looking for Freight Forwarding Operations Clerk to work on multi modal freight forwarding movements with global freight clients based in Tamworth
Your role will involve all aspects of freight forwarding with a focus on customer service. Freight Operations is key with focus on servicing the client and supporting the team in the branch on a day-to-day basis.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
To sort, filter and distribute documentation and create and maintain job files in an accurate and timely manner
To deal with all aspects of International and Domestic freight movements (Import, Export by Sea, Air Courier and/or Land)
To monitor flights and vessel arrival times and inform the customer of delays
To act as a conduit between customers and suppliers to ensure all needs are met within the specified delivery time
Be able to work without the aid of supervision
To liaise with overseas offices for shipment movements, taking responsibility for monitoring progress and keeping the customer advised of the status
Updating customer reports ensuring accuracy before sending to customers
Booking deliveries & arranging collections
Completing Customs declarations in line with UK HMRC requirements including collecting Duty and VAT payments and monitoring the use of our deferment facility.
Raising of Customer invoices and making sure job is profitable
In order to apply
Good understanding of operational processes, including import/export procedures, customs regulations, and transportation management.
Educated to GCSE standard (minimum of 5)
Ability and confidence to deal with customers on a daily basis
Ability to consistently meet deadlines in a timely manner
IT literate (ability to utilise MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, etc.)
Effective Time Management skills
Effective organisational skills with significant focus on attention to detail
Excellent telephone manner and ability to effectively communicate at all levels both internally and with clients
Package and Benefits
Salary £27,000 to £30,000 but flexible for the right candidate
26 days including 1 day off for your birthday, plus 8 statutory (January-December) opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days Holiday
4 x Salary Life Assurance
Bonus scheme
Contributory pension
Standard hours Mon-Fri 9-5.30pm, 1 hour for lunch