Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - 31,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Liverpool Merseyside
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Freight Forwarder x 2 | Liverpool | FMCG | £31k
Liverpool | Hybrid Working (4 days office / 1 day home)
We're looking for a couple of Freight Forwarders to work in a fast paced, long standing trading business. This is a varied, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in coordinating deliveries, solving operational challenges, and ensuring goods move efficiently across the UK.
The Role
You'll be responsible for coordinating the movement of goods from planning through to delivery, ensuring operations run smoothly and customers receive an excellent service.
Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating collections and deliveries across the UK
Managing shipments from start to finish, ensuring deliveries are completed on time and in full
Monitoring transport activity and resolving any operational issues that arise
Building strong relationships with suppliers, transport providers, customers and internal teams
Scheduling deliveries while balancing changing priorities
Maintaining accurate records using internal business systems
Communicating effectively with stakeholders to keep operations running efficiently
Supporting continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
As your experience grows, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key accounts, projects and operational areas, giving you exposure to both the operational and commercial side of the business.
About You
We're looking for someone who is motivated, organised and enjoys working in a fast-moving environment.
Essential
Experience within a freight forwarding role with some knowledge on customs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Desirable
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems
Experience working in a commercial or fast-paced environment
What You'll Gain
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical experience across supply chain and logistics while gaining valuable commercial awareness. You'll work closely with colleagues across different functions, develop your problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, and gain exposure to the day-to-day operation of a busy supply chain.
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