Transport Specialist/Forwarding Agent

VON GREYERZ AG; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VON GREYERZ AG is seeking a Transport Specialist / Freight Forwarder to manage the secure transportation of gold and precious metals. The role requires expertise in international shipping regulations and customs procedures, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team serving a sophisticated international client base and thrive in a high-responsibility environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high-value freight forwarding and secure logistics operations.
• Deep understanding of international shipping regulations and trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end logistics and secure transportation of high-value assets.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and import/export requirements.
• Manage import/export procedures and liaise with logistics providers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Client Focus

Education

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedTransport Specialist / Freight Forwarderto manage the secure transportation of gold and other precious metals. This role demands in-depth knowledge of international shipping regulations, customs procedures, and security protocols related to high-value goods.

At VON GREYERZ AG (VG), you will be part of a small, international team and work in close collaboration with the firm's Partners. Our dynamic, multicultural environment offers the opportunity to serve a diverse and sophisticated international client base.

We're looking for a candidate who is not only experienced and detail-oriented, but also financially savvy and client-focused; someone who thrives in a high-trust, high-responsibility setting.

Responsibilities

• Overseethe end-to-end logistics and secure transportationof high-value assets across international borders.
• Ensure compliance withcustoms regulations and import/export requirements.
• Manageimport/export procedures, including customs documentation and clearance.
• Liaise withlogistics providers, storage facilities, and our high net-worth clientsto ensure the safe and timely delivery of shipments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experienceinhigh-value freight forwarding and secure logistics operations.
• Deep understanding ofinternational shipping regulations, trade compliance, and risk management.
• Preferably UK-based, with a comprehensive grasp of both local and international logistics frameworks.
• Fluency inEnglish and German(French is a strong advantage).
• AdvancedIT skills, including proficiency inMicrosoft Office
• Stronganalytical skills, attention to detail,exceptionalproblem-solving capabilitiesand ability to operate with thehighest level of discretion.