Freight Forwarding Administartor

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Well-established International Freight Forwarding organisation, servicing depots across the UK, a global network of over 200 agencies and an extensive blue chip export/import client database require an experienced Freight Forwarding Administrator to join the expanding team, based in Redditch. Your role as Freight Forwarding Administratorwould be toact as first point of contact for customer enquiries, process and manage shipments, maintaining relevant paperwork and ensuring statutory compliance.

The role of Freight Forwarding Administratoris offered as a permanent contract with a competitive salary, company benefits and immediate start. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent administrative and communication skills, possess previous freight forwarding experience and a positive attitude.

Freight Forwarding Administratorduties:

· Process and manage shipments via air /ocean/ road

· Complete all relevant import / export paperwork

· Complete HM Customs paperwork depending on mode of transport

· Manage customer queries

· Arrange collections and deliveries of freight with haulage companies

· Negotiate ad hoc rates with suppliers

· Invoice shipments

· Other duties as assigned by Manager/ Supervisor

Skills required for the role of Freight Forwarding Administrator:

· Previous Freight Forwarding Administrative experience

· Knowledge of Logistics and Transportation Market

· Working experience of Export and Import Licencing requirements

· Financial awareness re: shipping process (cost, profit / loss, currencies)

· Educated to GCSE level, with grade 5 or above in Maths and English

· Proficient User of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

· Good communication skills

· Self-motivated and enthusiastic approach to work at all times

· Highly organised with great attention to detail

Whilst this is an ideal list of skills required, candidates not necessarily having all qualifications but displaying sufficient talent and experience will be considered.

Location: Redditch

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:45 – 17:00

Salary: Negotiable dependent upon experience

If you have the skills and experience to fulfil the role of Freight Forwarding Administrator, please apply today!!!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Redditch, Worcestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Import and Export procedures: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location