Road Freight Forwarder
Birmingham (B11 2AB)
Our client is an independent freight forwarder specialist within road and ocean freight, customs brokerage, and bespoke logistics solutions.
Key Focus Areas:
* Coordination of Bremen 3PL warehouse operations
* European road freight planning and execution
* UK import/export customs support
* Assistance with multimodal freight operations
Responsibilities:
Bremen Project (Primary)
* Coordinate UK–Germany inbound shipments and EU outbound distribution
* Liaise with warehouse partners and customers
* Manage exceptions, stock alignment, and operational data
* Handle job costing, invoicing, and KPI reporting
Road Freight (Supporting)
* Procure freight and manage carrier relationships
* Prepare customer quotes and coordinate shipments
* Plan UK import deliveries and handle exceptions
Customs & Operations Support
* Prepare import/export declarations (including CFSP procedures)
* Ensure compliance and manage documentation (e.g. COO, EUR1)
* Maintain records in TMS (Scope) and support wider operations
Candidate Profile:
Essential:
* Experience in road freight or transport planning
* Knowledge of import/export customs declarations
* Strong organisation, communication, and multitasking skills
* Confident using IT systems and working independently
Desirable:
* EU distribution or groupage/full load experience
* CFSP/Inward Processing knowledge
* 3PL or warehouse operations exposure
Salary & Benefits:
* £29,000–£32,000 (DOE)
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave (rising to 31 days)
* Hybrid working (2 days/week post-probation)
* Quarterly bonus (up to 10%)
* Training & development opportunities
* Salary-sacrifice car scheme