Automotive Logistics Specialist

Description:

Our client, a freight forwarding company providing worldwide logistics services, with the aim of ensuring seamless shipping and transport solutions for sea, air, and land transport, are looking for an Automotive Logistics Specialist to join their team based at offices in Felixstowe, Suffolk.
On Offer:
* The opportunity to join a progressive company, with a position in a fast‑moving global Car / Motor Vehicle logistics environment
* Opportunities to shape operational processes and contribute to commercial strategy
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* Company pension
* 20 Days Holiday Plus bank holidays
Main Purpose of the Automotive Logistics Specialist:
This role acts as a subject‑matter expert within the Automotive Shipping team, managing high‑value accounts, resolving escalations, and driving operational excellence. It suits a Go Getter with a positive attitude and ability to negotiate and problem solve. You’ll be calm under pressure with strong commercial awareness, and ability to communicate on all levels with Private Owners, Collectors, Dealers Overseas Agents, Car Clubs and Border Force.
Duties & Responsibilities of the Automotive Logistics Specialist:
* End‑to‑end coordination of Import, Export Shipments and UK Transport across Sea, Road, Air transport, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and profitability.
* Manage key client accounts, providing strategic support, handling escalations, and maintaining strong long‑term relationships.
* Oversee complex documentation and customs processes, including tariff classification, VAT / Duty calculations, ATA and Carnet de Passage, Temporary Imports, NOVA Declarations, Knowledge of IVA / SVA
* Negotiate rates and service agreements with carriers, shipping lines, airlines, Vehicle Packers and overseas agents to secure competitive pricing and service levels.
* Provide expert guidance trade compliance, customs requirements, and international shipping regulations.
* Support commercial decision‑making by preparing quotations, analysing margins, and contributing to pricing strategies.
* Handle shipment exceptions and high‑impact issues, proactively resolving delays, disputes, and operational challenges.
* Maintain accurate operational and financial records, ensuring data integrity within freight management systems such as Multi freight or similar platforms.
To be Considered for Automotive Logistics Specialist:
* Proven automotive logistics / shipping experience
* Strong organization, clear communication, and attention to detail.
* Ability to communicate on all levels
* Familiarity with Container and Ro Ro Car / Vehicle, Customs rules, Export declarations, Carnets, Import Declarations, Dangerous Goods Awareness
For full details, contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry