Import and Export Freight Forwarder - Air & Sea

SDW Recruitment; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global freight forwarder is seeking an experienced Export Freight Forwarder to manage shipments from start to finish. Responsibilities include negotiating rates, managing shipments and overseas agents, and completing Customs entries. The ideal candidate should have import/export experience and excellent customer service skills. The position offers a salary between GBP30k - GBP38k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage shipments from start to finish.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and compile quotations.
• Deal with overseas agents and manage shipments.
• Complete Customs entries and arrange final delivery.

Skills

Import/export experience

Shipping documentation

Customs clearance

Account Management

Customer service skills

IT knowledge

Job description

Export Freight Forwarder - Air & Sea

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 GBP30k - GBP38k for the right candidate, depending on experience.

Apply today immediate interviews being held.