Freight Forwarder

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder in Birmingham, England. The role involves managing import and export operations across air, sea, and road freight. Candidates should have strong knowledge of customs regulations and experience in freight forwarding. This is a full-time position with a focus on compliance and problem-solving within the logistics industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Freight Forwarder in freight forwarding or logistics.
• Proficiency with customs systems and understanding of commodity codes.
• Strong knowledge of duties, VAT, and trade agreements.

Responsibilities

• Process import and export operations for air, sea, and road freight.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and customs requirements.
• Manage customs documentation and duty/VAT calculations.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Knowledge of multimodal freight

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Tools

CDS

CHIEF

Destin8

Job description

Overview

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Role

The Freight & Logistics Head Hunter | Senior Recruitment Consultant | Operations & Sales role is based in Birmingham. We are seeking an experienced Multimodal Freight Forwarder to join our industry‑leading client in Birmingham. This role involves handling predominantly Air and Ocean freight operations from start to finish. The ideal candidate will ensure all shipments comply with UK and international customs regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process import and export operations for air, sea, and road freight.
• Quoting and pricing, ensuring best rates are secured.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and customs requirements.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies.
• Manage customs documentation and duty/VAT calculations.
• Stay up to date with CNS, Destin8, Cargowise, CDS, CHIEF, and industry regulations.
• Provide customer updates and resolve customs-related queries.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Freight Forwarder in freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of multimodal freight (air, sea, and road).
• Proficiency with customs systems (e.g., CDS, CHIEF, Destin8, Sequoia).
• Understanding of commodity codes, duties, VAT, and trade agreements.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

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Seniority and Employment

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Customer Service, Distribution, and Supply Chain
• Industries: Freight and Package Transportation; Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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