Multi-Modal Freight Forwarder - VR/30909

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Multi-Modal Freight Forwarder to join their dynamic team in Dyce. This role offers the opportunity to engage with clients and suppliers, manage freight quotations, and oversee collections and deliveries in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess customs clearance experience and demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills. Join a collaborative office-based Freight and Customs Operations Team, where your contributions will be valued, and you will play a vital role in ensuring seamless logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customs clearance is essential.
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset are required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and suppliers through various communication methods.
• Prepare freight quotations and handle customs documentation.

Skills

customs clearance experience

strong organization skills

time management skills

communication skills

Job description

A permanent Multi-Modal Freight Forwarder position is available with a freight forwarding company based in Dyce. The role reports to the Freight Forwarding and Customs Manager and requires previous experience in a similar capacity. The ideal candidate will be a confident, proactive individual, capable of meeting deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Engaging with clients, suppliers, and colleagues through phone, email, and face-to-face communication.
• Preparing and handling freight quotations.
• Organising and overseeing collections and deliveries.
• Working within an office-based Freight and Customs Operations Team.
• Monitoring shipment progress and providing clients with regular status updates.
• Performing customs control checks on documentation.
• Preparing necessary customs declarations.
• Arranging import and export shipments via air, courier, land, and sea.
• Managing job file administration professionally and promptly, from file opening and job processing to issuing the final sales invoice.

Applicants to this role require:

• Candidates must have customs clearance experience in a similar role.
• A high attention to detail and positive attitude and mindset.
• Strong organisation, and time management skills.

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