Freight Forwarder- Healthcare

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a Freight Forwarder - Healthcare in Bristol. The role involves monitoring air and sea freight, ensuring accurate estimates, and complying with regulations. Candidates should have recent experience in freight forwarding and excellent IT and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave, and various perks for employee wellbeing and environment-friendly initiatives. Join a dynamic organization with opportunities for growth within a vastly operating firm worldwide.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Enhanced Annual Leave

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing support via WeCare App

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Recent previous experience in the freight forwarding industry is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and confirm UK arrivals of air & sea freight.
• Request clearance and delivery instructions.
• Ensure accurate cost and revenue estimates for jobs.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Communicate professionally with customers.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Good communication skills

Legislative compliance

Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP)

Job description

Job Req Number: 102073

Time Type: Full Time

At DSV we’re building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity - and we’re looking for new talent to join us

DSV has an excellent opportunity to join our Bristol branch as a Freight Forwarder - Healthcare. This is a great chance for someone with experience within freight forwarding to expand and develop their skills in a dynamic and growing organization.

Role: Freight Forwarder - Healthcare

Location: Bristol (BS32)

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am -5pm

What will you be doing?

• Monitor and confirm air & sea UK arrivals
• Request clearance and delivery instructions
• Ensure accurate Cost and Revenue estimates are made against jobs
• Comply with Company policies and procedures
• Ensure knowledge and compliance, with "Good Distribution Practices (GDP) for Pharmaceutical Products" as defined in the company quality policies
• Communicate effectively in a professional manner with customers to ensure their quotations and traffic requirements are fulfilled in line with their booking instructions
• Adherence to customer and internal SOPs
• Liaison with consignee and overseas network (imports) reporting any discrepancies or specific requirements
• Effectively communicate with the DSV warehouse, transport and gateway teams to make warehouse and delivery arrangements

About You

• Excellent IT skills
• Recent previous experience of a similar role in the freight forwarding industry
• Good communication skills with colleagues at all levels as well as external customers
• Ensure legislative compliance in all areas
• Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements, including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment
• Knowledge of "Good Distribution Practices (GDP)" would be a bonus

What can we offer you?

• Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
• LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
• Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years' worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.