Freight & Logistics Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Freight Forwarding Coordinator to manage air freight, sea freight and European road freight shipments from start to finish within a busy logistics operations team.
This role is ideal for someone with strong multi-modal freight forwarding experience, excellent customer relationship skills and the ability to manage multiple shipments while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Manage air, sea and road freight shipments from booking through to delivery
Obtain and negotiate transport pricing with carriers and suppliers
Produce shipping documentation including AWB, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin and EUR1s
Operate internal freight and booking systems
Manage shipment costings and reconciliation
Resolve operational and customer queries
Produce weekly and monthly operational reports
Support and mentor junior team membersRequirements
Experience in freight forwarding operations (air, sea and road)
Strong knowledge of shipping documentation and customs processes
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced logistics environmentIf you have experience in freight forwarding, logistics coordination or multi-modal transport operations, we would like to hear from you.
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