Global Freight Forwarding Coordinator (Import/Export)

OLG Recruitment; Immingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

OLG Recruitment are seeking a Freight Forwarding Assistant for a permanent role in Immingham, working Monday to Friday. You will support the freight forwarding team to ensure smooth operations on behalf of the owners and parent company.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of UK import/export customs, understand the shipping lines serving Iberia, Italy, Benelux and China, and be proficient in Excel/Word to help deliver best-in-class service.

Qualifications

• Conversant in import/export customs formalities UK and abroad; understanding of customs entries (import/export).
• Good understanding of road freight operations within the EU.
• Negotiation skills across logistics chain and rate negotiations with shipping lines and hauliers.
• Able to communicate at all levels and work independently or in a team.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and oversee the smooth and efficient running of the company's freight forwarding activities.
• Support the freight forwarding team on behalf of owners and parent company.

Skills

Import/export customs

Destin8 knowledge

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

Destin8

Job description

OLG Recruitment are seeking a Freight Forwarding Assistant for a permanent role in Immingham, working Monday to Friday. You will support the freight forwarding team to ensure smooth operations on behalf of the owners and parent company.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of UK import/export customs, understand the shipping lines serving Iberia, Italy, Benelux and China, and be proficient in Excel/Word to help deliver best-in-class service.