Logistics Coordinator

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced freight forwarder in Birmingham, England. The role involves managing multimodal operations, ensuring compliance with UK and international customs regulations, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in freight forwarding, strong knowledge of customs systems like Cargowise, and excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work with industry-leading clients in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Freight Forwarder in freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Cargowise.
• Proficiency with customs systems, including CDS and CHIEF.

Responsibilities

• Process import and export operations for Air, Sea and Road freight.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and customs requirements.
• Manage customs documentation and duty/VAT calculations.

Skills

Experience as a Freight Forwarder

Knowledge of Cargowise

Proficiency with customs systems

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Cargowise

CDS

CHIEF

Destin8

Job description

On the lookout for enthusiastic freight forwarder with experience on Ocean/ Air/ Road freight to join our industry leading clients in Birmingham, West Midlands. This role involves handling multimodal operationsfrom start to finish. The ideal candidate will ensure all shipments comply with UK and international customs regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process import and export operations for Air, Sea and Road freight
• Quoting and Pricing, maximising profit on jobs
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and customs requirements
• Building and maintaining working relationships
• Managing customs documentation and duty/VAT calculations.
• Stay up to date with, CNS, Destin8, Cargowise, CDS, CHIEF, and industry regulations.
• Provide customer updates and resolve customs-related queries.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Freight Forwarder in freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Cargowise
• Proficiency with customs systems (e.g., CDS, CHIEF, Destin8, Sequoia).
• Understanding of commodity codes, duties, VAT, and trade agreements.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.