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Freight Forwarder
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: B37, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Freight Forwarder to join our dedicated Automotive team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment then we want to hear from you. You will be at the forefront of our mission to provide exceptional
support to our clients and will play a pivotal role in orchestrating the movement of goods across international
waters, ensuring they reach their destinations safely, efficiently, and on time. Your attention to detail, strong
communication skills, and ability to adapt to ever-changing situations will make you an essential part of our team.
Key Responsibilites
• Develop and build relationships to ensure a high level of customer service is provided to clients.
• Freight is moved to customer specifications, on time with all the necessary customs and legal
documentation and a record is kept of all daily events and interactive reports.
• Arrange haulage with shipping line/hauliers.
• All freight is invoiced and checked prior to dispatch.
• Ensure pre-alert documents are on hand as required.
• Requests and queries are resolved and actioned quickly and efficiently.
• Communication with overseas agents, customers and suppliers is clear, precise and effective to ensure
that the freight is moved as per customer requirements.
• Use customer ERP and SAP systems as and when required.
• Accurate & timely reporting to department manager.
• Ensure all documentation is correct.
• Take ownership of own training and development so as to continuously improve and develop, including
training new starters where required.
What we’re looking for
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in freight forwarding including working for an independent.
• Export experience involving shipments to global destinations and working with clear operating procedures.
• Familiarity with the use of all forms of haulage, sea, road, rail and air for ADR and IMDG shipments.
• Experience of managing client/customer relations with strong verbal and written communication.
• The ability to grow repeat business and develop new opportunities.
• International experience and exposure plus the ability to work with a global network of agents, suppliers,
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