Export Freight Forwarder – Air & Sea

SDW Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global freight forwarder in Southampton seeks an experienced Import and Export Freight Forwarder. You will manage shipments while ensuring excellent customer service and profitability. An ideal candidate has strong customs clearance knowledge and account management skills, with a competitive salary offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous import/forwarding experience.
• Familiar with shipping documentation.
• Customs clearance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipments from start to finish.
• Deal with carriers negotiating rates and compiling quotations.
• Complete Customs entries and manage deliveries.

Skills

Account Management

Customer Service

IT Knowledge

Job description

Import and Export Freight Forwarder – Air & Sea

Do you have multimodal – freight forwarding experience? Confident managing shipments from start to finish and ensuring maximum profitability whilst delivering excellent customer service? Are you experienced in completing Customs entries to clear cargo into the UK?

If the answer is yes & you are looking for a new challenge with a fresh thinking & expanding company? This could be the role for you.

The Role:

You will be responsible for managing shipments from start to finish.

In this role you will be working with a team of five operators, confident dealing with carriers negotiating rates and compiling quotations. You will be responsible for dealing with overseas agents and managing shipments throughout the process, including completing Customs entries and arranging final delivery. Plus other duties when required.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous import / forwarding experience.
• Familiar with shipping documentation
• Customs clearance experience
• Excellent Account Management experience.
• Good customer services skills
• Good IT knowledge

About the Company:

Our client is a global freight forwarder who has a good reputation within the industry and prides itself on looking after its employees and providing a good working environment.

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is looking to pay between £30k – £38k for the right candidate, depending on experience.

Apply today – immediate interviews being held.