Commercial Freight Forwarding Coordinator

The Company
Yusen Logistics is aiming to be world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities – through innovative supply chain management, Freight Forwarding, warehousing and distribution services.
We’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are looking for a Commercial Freight Forwarding Coordinator to join our International Freight Forwarding team. Working as part of the wider Ocean Freight Forwarding commercial Team, the role is a hybrid position, located in in Milton Keynes (MK7 8BN) with an opportunity to work remotely for 3 days per week.
The successful candidate will support the Commercial Team Leader & Commercial Manager in all aspects of commercial activities and contribute to the growth and development of the wider International Freight Forwarding (IFF) department. Essential responsibilities include developing pricing strategies, seeking feedback and necessitate strong communication skills, a sales mindset and a confident grasp of numerical concepts. Familiarity with transactional terminology is imperative for the role.
The position will offer an annual salary of between £25,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
Benefits:

• Hybrid working opportunity
• Pension
• Free online Fitness Platform i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
• Tailored development and career opportunities
• Free Car parking

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing daily workload of quotations received from clients, UK Sales and/or Yusen Network, in line with department Key Performance Indicators
• Preparation and presentation of quotations for Clients and following up for feedback
• Preparing and delivering of Commercial information to other departments as required
• Engage and liaise with local Shipping Lines and/or Haulier contacts to obtain and negotiate day to day pricing as required
• Attend and contribute to local commercial meetings as required
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the Team Leader and/or Commercial Manager as may be required in line with the department and/or company strategies or needs.

Key Skills:

• Experience in Freight Forwarding/Ocean Freight operations is essential
• Confident in the use of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and knowledge of Power BI
• Able to prioritise workload and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Excellent Attention to detail
• Strong numerical skills – understanding of financial (profit & loss)
• Confident and professional communicator, verbal & written
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Proactive & flexible approach

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skill set and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential.