Freight Coordinator

WR Logistics; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Southampton is seeking an experienced Freight Coordinator to manage deep sea and air freight operations. The successful candidate will liaise with overseas agents and complete relevant documentation while supporting a small team in achieving their goals. If you have knowledge of customs clearance and sea freight operations, this is a fantastic opportunity with excellent progression potential.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Experience with deep sea imports in the freight industry.
• Ability to support a team in achieving goals.
• Experience in liaising with overseas agents.

Responsibilities

• Support a small team with deep sea and air freight operations.
• Complete admin tasks and relevant documentation.
• Liaise with agents and shipping lines to create bookings.

Skills

Knowledge of sea freight operations

Knowledge of customs clearance

Teamwork

Tools

CNS

MCP

Cargowise 1

Sequioa

Job description

Overview

Position: Freight Coordinator

Industry: Freight Forwarding

Location: Southampton

Salary: Up to £35,000

Holiday: 25 Days + Bank Holidays

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

The Role

We are experts in International logistics and supply chain management is what we do. We deliver award-winning Ecommerce Solutions, Value-Added Freight Forwarding and specialist White Glove Services - empowering our clients with the tools to achieve remarkable growth across borders.

We are a highly established award-winning freight & logistics provider and are now seeking a freight coordinator, dealing with deep sea and air freight import operations based from our Southampton offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of such a successful story, offering excellent progression opportunities with a friendly working environment.

If you are an experienced Import operator/Freight Forwarder seeking a new challenge with a highly reputable freight group, then please apply today!

Role Responsibilities

Working as our new Freight Coordinator you will have an experience of deep sea imports knowledge of this industry with an aim of helping to support a small team to reach its goals in a timely and professional manner. The role will cover all modes of freight, dealing with imports as well as exports operations for sea and air shipments.

You will be responsible for completing various admin tasks, liaising with overseas agents and shipping lines, to create bookings and complete all relevant documentation.

Requirements

• Knowledge of sea freight operations
• Knowledge of customs clearance
• Must be able to work in a team
• Experience on CNS / MCP / Cargowise 1 / Sequioa would be an advantage but not essential
• Hours: 0900 - 1730 hours
• 25 days holiday + BH

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

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