Senior Freight Forwarder

Concept Recruitment Group Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Concept Recruitment are delighted to be working with our freight forwarding client to recruit a Senior Freight Forwarder/Operations Co-Ordinator on a permanent, full time basis. Based in LS12, Leeds, this role offers a salary of £34k per annum plus benefits and a Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm working pattern.

You will oversee day-to-day operations of the export and import department, calculate freight quotations and build jobs including customs entries, liaise with suppliers and customers,

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work as part of a team whilst managing your own workload.
• Competent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the export and import department.
• Calculate freight quotations and build jobs including customs entries.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers.
• Complete documentation for shipments, invoicing and related duties.
• Build solid working relationships with customers.
• Mentor junior team members and support senior department functions.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Excellent communication skills

Team player with workload management

Competent IT skills

Job description

Senior Freight Forwarder

£34k per annum, plus benefits

Leeds, LS12

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Concept Recruitment are delighted to be working with our freight forwarding client to recruit a Senior Freight Forwarder/Operations Co-Ordinator on a permanent, full time basis.

Based in LS12, our client is a privately owned, well established business who support their customers throughout the UK.

Role Responsibilities

• Undertaking all aspects relating to the day-to-day operations of the export and import department
• Calculating freight quotations and building up jobs including customs entries
• Liaising with suppliers and customers
• Completing the appropriate documentation for shipments, invoicing and any other duties commensurate with the position
• Building solid working relationships with all customers
• Undertaking senior responsibilities within the department and helping to mentor junior team members

Person Specification

• Experience in freight forwarding is essential
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• The ability to work as part of a team whilst managing your own workload
• Competent IT skills

A full company induction will be provided along with additional training to further your career.