Freight Forwarder

Description:

Freight Forwarder | Immingham, DN40 | £28,000 to £30,000 per annum | Permanent | Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:00 | 25 days holiday plus bank holidays | Pension after probation

Permanent position with long-term career development opportunities |Join a growing logistics operation that has been successfully built from the ground up since 2021

Meridian Business Support are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Freight Forwarder to join a growing and ambitious logistics business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freight/ logistics professional to play a key role in the day-to-day running of international logistics operations whilst contributing to the continued growth of the business.

The successful Freight Forwarder will support and oversee forwarding activities on behalf of the business and its parent company, managing shipments from quotation through to invoicing and ensuring customers receive a first-class service throughout the process.

As a Freight Forwarder, your responsibilities will include:

Managing freight movements from initial customer enquiry through to final invoicing.
Handling UK and international import and export customs formalities, including customs entries and related documentation.
Preparing competitive quotations and maintaining excellent customer communication throughout the shipment lifecycle.
Negotiating rates with shipping lines, hauliers and logistics providers to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
Coordinating shipments across key trade lanes including Iberia, Italy, Benelux and China.
Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Resolving operational issues quickly and effectively whilst maintaining service excellence.
To be considered for this Freight Forwarder position, you will ideally have:

Previous experience within freight forwarding, shipping, logistics or import/export operations.
Strong knowledge of import and export customs procedures and customs entries.
Understanding of shipping lines operating within Iberian, Italian, Benelux and Chinese markets.
Knowledge of EU road freight operations.
Strong negotiation skills with experience dealing with carriers, shipping lines and transport providers.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Experience with Destin8 would be advantageous but is not essential.
A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Since launching its forwarding operation in 2021, our client has successfully built a growing logistics business with ambitious plans for the future. The successful Freight Forwarder will have the opportunity to influence processes, develop service standards and play an important role in the next phase of growth.

This role may suit candidates currently working as a Freight Forwarder, Import Export Coordinator, Customs Coordinator, Shipping Coordinator, Freight Operations Specialist or Logistics Coordinator.

What's in it for you?
Salary of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Monday to Friday working pattern, 08:45 to 17:00
Permanent, full-time position
Growing and supportive business environment
Opportunity to contribute to business development and operational improvements
Long-term career progression prospects
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy