A major UK & International freight forwarder is looking for a road Freight Clerk with Purchase Order experience to beresponsible for coordinating road freight Import and Export movements and managing purchase orders to ensure timely, cost-effective, and accurate delivery of goods. The role supports smooth supply chain operations through effective communication with suppliers, transport providers, and internal teams.
ROLE: Road Freight / PO ClerkLOCATION: SouthallBASIC SALARY: £26k to £30k plus pension, bonus, overtime, etc
ROLE:
* Plan, book, and manage road freight transport for inbound and outbound shipments
* Liaise with haulage companies and freight forwarders to negotiate rates and delivery schedules
* Monitor shipments and proactively resolve delivery delays or transport issues
* Ensure all transport documentation is accurate and compliant (CMRs, delivery notes, consignment notes, import/ export documents)
* Track transport costs and support cost control initiatives
* Provide transport partners with precise collection and delivery instructions.
* Monitor incoming emails toidentify, flag, and escalate potential operational issues.
* Monitor and report on KPI performance to ensure operational targets are met.
* Support customs processes.
* Be willing toparticipatein anon callweekend rota to support operational continuity.
* Carry out general ad hoc duties to support the wider Operations team.
Purchase Order Management
* Create, process, and maintain purchase orders in the ERP or ordering system
* Verify order details including pricing, quantities, and delivery dates
* Communicate with suppliers to confirm order status and resolve discrepancies
* Match purchase orders with delivery notes and invoices
Skills and Competencies
* Strong understanding of road freight operations and logistics processes including customs
* Experience with purchase order systems and ERP software
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Effective communication and negotiation skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Knowledge & Experience
* Previous experience in Freight or logistics, transport coordination, or supply chain operations
* Experience managing purchase orders and supplier communication
* Familiarity with UK and EU road transport regulations and customs(desirable)
* Worked with Cargo Wise and Lima (desirable)
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