Freight Forwarder - Felixstowe

Freight Forwarder

National

GBP30k - GBP45k DOE

Monday-Friday

Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office 2 days working from home

My client is looking for a Freight Forwarderto join their team! If you have previous experience as a Freight Forwarder, and are looking to join a reputable company, then LOOK NO FURTHER!

Duties include:

• Plan all activity for collections and deliveries across Europe based on customer requirements
• Plan collections and deliveries (European) based on customer requirements
• Communicate with other planners and offices to maximise use of vehicle positioning
• Liaise with Subcontractors on journey times/logistics
• Maximise earning s negotiating rates with customers and Sub-contractors
• Minimise empty running
• Maximise gross profit on all work carried out
• Quote new business opportunities presented by Commercial teams 9. Discover new business opportunities
• Manage invoice queries with international accounts admin to ensure data accuracy
• Maintain customer database and price/fuel matrices
• Maintain customer KPI s where applicable
• Record non compliance within jobs for both haulier and customers
• Customer visits with commercial if required.

The successful candidate will have / be:

• At least two years experience in a Freight Forwarding position within the Logistics industry
• Experience working for an organisation that Transports temperature controlled freight is preferable
• Strong attention to detail
• Extensive logistical knowledge

This is a great opportunity to join an International organisation within the Logistics industry. Joining a team and growing with an already well established operation.

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration!

This role is being handled by Sam Hasler, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: GBP30,000.00-GBP45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Freight Forwarding: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person