We are recruiting an experienced Freight Forwarder for our client in Lichfield, Staffs, WS13
This is a permanent role working with one of the transport industry's most well known brands.
This is a mixed role that involves elements of transport operations and business development
Salary:
£37,500pa + bonus opportunity
Hours of work:
40 hours pw (days) - actual hours to be discussed at interview
Days of work:
Monday to Friday
The Role:
- Coordinating shipments both in UK and EU
- Working is existing client base and exploring new business opportunities
- Invoicing and pricing
- Customs entries for overseas shipments
- Quotes, costing, booking and shipping
- Tracking shipments from collection to delivery
- Finding solutions to customer requirements
- Responding to internal and external emails
- Dealing with internal and external stakeholders including sub-contract hauliers and other transport providers
Required:
- Experience in the freight forwarding industry (or similar)
- 2 years transport industry experience (preferred) - ideally in road transport
- Strong organisational and problem solving skills
- A collaborative approach with both internal and external stakeholder to ensure both import and export of goods
- Knowledge of customs requirements, processes and procedures
- Operational and sales (business development) experience is an advantage
- Groupage experience (desirable)
Rapier Employment has been established in the UK for over 35 years, specialising in supplying temporary and permanent workers into the Commercial, Production and Logistics sector.
www.rapieremployment.co.uk