Overview
We are actively looking to engage shipping, freight and European transport professionals for a new role as a Freight Forwarder (air, sea and road) in Redditch, West Midlands. My client is a SME freight forwarding business with ambitions for growth in the freight & shipping industry. You will join a fast-paced environment assisting in finding logistics solutions for some of the world\'s largest industrial, retail & FMCG-based customers. The role focuses on air freight, sea freight & road freight solutions that are cost effective and time sensitive.
Responsibilities
* Managing the pricing, quoting, booking and file monitoring of freight across import and export for air, sea and road freight.
* Manage air, sea and ocean freight import and export bookings including pricing, quotations, end-to-end shipping and customs documentation.
* Develop and build relationships to ensure a high level of customer service with knowledge of the client\'s business requirements.
* Inform customers about freight prices, port charges, cost of special documents, insurance prices and handling costs.
* Handling customs entries (EUR1\'s / ATR1\'s) and arranging billings for VAT/Duties.
* Documentation of operations and transportation (booking, airway bills and loading confirmation).
* Nominating carriers, airlines and GSA in line with rates, OTIF value and customer requirements in line with INCOTerms.
The Ideal Candidate
* Expansive background in air, sea or road freight forwarding.
* 2+ years\' experience in freight forwarding, transport planning.
* Experience in pricing, quotation and planning customer deliveries across air, sea or road freight forwarding.
* Desirable experience of customs compliance (not essential).
* Excellent customer service experience.
* Knowledge of INCOTerms is advantageous.
* Commutable to Redditch on a hybrid basis.
What\'s On Offer?
* Salary: £36,000-£42,000
* 32 days annual leave
* 10% - 15% company bonus / profit share
* Comprehensive company benefits portfolio
* World-class training & development with large opportunities to progress
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