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Freight Forwarder

ALS Recruiting Solutions
Posted 15 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Salary

£25,000 - £35,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • Salary: £35,000 - £42,000
  • Experience required: Minimum of two years with a UK-based freight forwarding company
  • Responsibilities include managing import and export of goods, organizing collection process, working with clients and international agents, providing exceptional customer service, overseeing order tracking and managing Customs entries
  • Requirements include experience in import or export operations, knowledge of customs clearance procedures, hands-on experience with freight-related software, and exceptional customer service abilities
  • This opportunity offers career progression and an appealing salary package, so if you meet the requirements, consider applying

A great opportunity has arisen to join a leading freight forwarding company in the Cambridge area as a Freight Forwarder. This position offers excellent potential for career progression and includes an appealing and competitive salary package. If you're interested in this opportunity, please continue reading and submit your application.

***Please only apply if you have experience working within the UK freight industry.***

Remuneration

  • Salary - £35,000 - £42,000
  • Annual performance related bonusses
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Responsibilities

  • Managing and supervising the import and export of goods from different global locations.
  • Organizing the collection process through designated transportation firms.
  • Working closely with clients, branch offices, international agents, and transportation providers, among other collaborators.
  • Providing exceptional customer service by addressing queries and ensuring timely updates.
  • Overseeing order tracking, invoicing, and managing pre-alerts from overseas offices and agents.
  • Managing Customs entries as necessary.
  • Monitoring shipments until their ultimate delivery.
  • Managing job costing and invoicing responsibilities.

Requirements

  • A minimum of two years' experience with a UK-based freight forwarding company.
  • Experience in import or export operations, including air, road, or ocean shipments.
  • Proficient knowledge of customs clearance procedures.
  • Hands-on experience with freight-related software like Cargowise, Multifreight, etc.
  • Exceptional customer service abilities.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.