Road Freight Coordinator

WR Logistics; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Road Freight Coordinator based in Wythenshawe. The role involves managing Import/Export road freight operations and requires prior experience as a Road Freight Coordinator. Competitive salary up to £28,000 per annum is offered for the right candidate. This position is office-based with hours from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Road Freight Coordinator with a UK based Freight forwarder.
• Quality organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Execute department's vision for Import/Export Land road freight.
• Manage client and sub-contractor operations.
• Ensure timely invoicing and operational activities.

Skills

Road Freight Coordination

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM Systems

Job description

Overview

Road Freight Coordinator - Wythenshawe - Up to £28,000

The role involves processing consignments arriving to the UK by road from Europe. The role would suit someone keen to challenge themselves.

Office hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (1-hour unpaid lunch), Monday - Friday (40 hours per week).

Type: Permanent

Location: Wythenshawe - this role is office-based.

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute the department's vision of good business development in order to successfully Import/Export Land road freight, warehouse operations and logistics products
• Oversee client and sub-contractor management in conjunction with Standard of Practice (SOPs)
• Ensure all customers and clients are invoiced correctly and on time in conjunction with SOPs
• Complete all Import/Export activities correctly and on time including financial, legal and invoicing transactions
• Ensure all operational activities are completed on time
• Maintain regular communication with sales teams reporting new sales leads and handover of shipments
• Communicate quotations to the line manager/sales team within two hours of receipt and ensure all quotations are recorded on the system in one format
• Report internal leads to the customer services and sales teams
• Follow up late customer payments in conjunction with credit control

Skills & Competency

• Previous experience as a Road Freight Coordinator with a UK based Freight forwarder
• Right to work in the UK (Sponsorship is not available)
• Based in the UK
• Quality organisational skills and ability to manage many tasks or projects at the same time
• Ability to prioritise own workload but also be able to work as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Conversant in IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and CRM systems
• Demonstrate working administrative background
• Must have an analytical skill, with a high level of attention to detail

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