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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