Export Coordinator

WR Logistics; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Lichfield is seeking an Export Coordinator to manage customer accounts and oversee the import and export processes. Candidates should have freight forwarding experience and a positive attitude, with a focus on customer service and achieving KPI targets.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years Freight Forwarding experience required.
• Road freight experience covering exports preferred.
• Ability to forge relationships with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates and arrange groupage shipments.
• Manage the full import/export process from start to finish.
• Provide outstanding levels of customer service.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer Service

Route Planning

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Job description

Export Coordinator - Lichfield - Up to £30,000

Our client, who are a highly established Freight Forwarding & International Logistics company are now seeking to appoint a new team member to the Freight Department primarily dealing with Groupage Services

As the Freight Forwarder you will be tasked with managing the company's customer accounts, dealing with the entire life cycle of the import and export process via European Road Freight.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 17:30pm

Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate Rates and arrange Groupage shipments
• Provide spot quotes
• You must be able to forge & develop strong working relationships with subcontractors and customers alike.
• Work towards KPI Targets
• Route Planning throughout Europe in line with SLA's
• Mange full Import / Export process from start to finish
• Provide outstanding levels of customer service
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards your work
• Liaise with overseas partners
• Promote company brand and image through customer service Essential
  
  

Requirements

• 1-2 years Freight Forwarding experience
• Road freight experience covering exports
• Experience dealing with Subcontractors preferred but not essential
• UK based with R
• right to work in the UK
  
  

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