Import Export Specialist - Freight Forwarding

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established freight forwarding company in Manchester as a Freight Forwarder. This role offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. You will manage shipments, coordinate logistics, and ensure excellent customer service while working in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in UK freight forwarding.
• Knowledge of air, sea, or road freight operations.
• Understanding of customs clearance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage import and export shipments across international markets.
• Coordinate transport and logistics to ensure smooth operations.
• Deliver excellent customer service and provide shipment updates.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Tools

Cargowise

Multifreight

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Are you ready to take the next step in your freight forwarding career? Join a well-established company in Manchester offering competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage import and export shipments across international markets
• Coordinate transport and logistics to ensure smooth operations
• Communicate with clients, agents, and transport providers
• Deliver excellent customer service and provide shipment updates
• Handle tracking, invoicing, and customs documentation

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in UK freight forwarding
• Knowledge of air, sea, or road freight operations
• Understanding of customs clearance procedures
• Experience with freight software such as Cargowise or Multifreight
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for career progression
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

Interested? Apply now to take the next step in your career.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain, Strategy/Planning, and Distribution

• Industries

  Wholesale Import and Export, Freight and Package Transportation, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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