European Road Freight Coordinator

Red Recruit; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency is seeking a European Road Freight Coordinator based in Berkshire to manage export/import processes for road freight shipments specializing in fine art. The role requires experience in handling fine art, strong organizational skills, and expertise in European transport operations. Candidates should be detail-oriented and adept in customer communication. If you are interested, please submit your CV or contact us directly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience and knowledge of domestic and European transport operations.
• Understanding of EU customs procedures and transport legislation.
• Experience with high-end clients and goods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate transport routes and daily schedules for Europe.
• Manage customer collections, packing services, and deliveries effectively.
• Liaise with overseas agents and communicate with clients throughout the shipping process.

Skills

Experience in Fine Art logistics

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Good geographical knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Our clients, who specialize in Fine Art logistics services, are looking to appoint a European Road Freight Coordinator for their team based in Berkshire. Experience handling Fine Art is essential for this role.

On a day-to-day basis, as European Road Freight Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the export/import processes for road freight shipments, as well as ensuring the profitability of the European transport operations.

European Road Freight Coordinator duties include:

1. Planning and coordinating transport routes and daily schedules for Europe for the fleet, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability
2. Managing customer collections, packing services, and deliveries effectively
3. Working with customers and office staff to plan routes and schedule delivery times, coordinating drivers, agency drivers, and vehicles
4. Coordinating with customs for clearance and managing customs entry exceptions
5. Managing EU airfreight and EU road courier shipments
6. Investigating and resolving client/supplier problems and complaints
7. Coordinating all aspects of shipping fine art and antiques
8. Liaising with overseas agents, private collectors, galleries, auction houses, artists, and transport companies
9. Communicating with clients to guide them through the shipping process
10. Quoting and coordinating both domestic and international shipments
11. Arranging customer collections and deliveries, including specialist packing services
12. Preparing, booking, and processing transportation documentation
13. Handling paperwork such as bills of lading, labeling, timesheets, condition reports with photos, customs clearance, and advising on payments
14. Producing timely invoices and maintaining comprehensive records
15. Preparing operational reports and cost analyses
16. Communicating with sales and operations teams throughout the day

We seek candidates with proven experience and knowledge of domestic and European transport operations, EU customs procedures, and transport legislation. Good geographical knowledge, experience with high-end clients and goods, and strong organizational skills are essential.

You should be commercially focused, proficient in Microsoft Office, detail-oriented, confident in communication, and possess strong interpersonal skills.

If interested in this vacancy or if you know someone suitable, please forward this advert, send us their details, or contact us directly. We offer a referral fee for successful placements, with no limit on referrals.

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