Senior Lead Freight Forwarder
J11391
Tyne and Wear
£30,000
15-02-2021
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15-01-2021
Permanent – Full Time
Company Description
Our client is a market leader in their sector. As part of this growth they are now looking for a motivated Senior Lead Freight Forwarder who is looking to grasp an outstanding career opportunity, and help a business grow and improve.
Job Specification
The Role
- Take enquiries from clients.
- Negotiate rates with hauliers, shipping lines, airlines and agents.
- Provide clients with quotations.
- Input air, sea and road freight shipments on our freight system and book with the airlines, shipping and hauliers.
- Complete export and import customs entries - customs handling of import and export freight (CHIEF).
- Coordinate air and sea freight export/import shipments, door to door.
- Check and complete air and sea export/import paperwork.
- Supervise and coach the freight team to ensure objectives and targets are met in line with customer requirements.
- Ensure that you work in a safe manner and comply with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
- Carry out any other duties not listed above as may reasonably be expected.
The Person
- This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced team player who can develop the role within a great North East business.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate a positive and motivated approach to their work combined with an ability to work under pressure paying close attention to detail, along with the ability to organise priorities and meet deadlines.
- It is essential they are IT literate and have excellent organisational and communication skills.
- The successful candidate will have a proven history of working in a similar role within the freight forwarding industry dealing with air, sea and road freight.
The Benefits
- Excellent salary
- Working for a highly successful North East company
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Monday to Friday working hours