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Freight Forwarder - Crawley, UK - Up to 35,000
Job Type: Full Time
Our client who are a global freight forwarder are looking for a Freight Forwarder to join their team in Crawley, West Sussex.
The Freight Coordinator will be tasked to coordinate and process import, export and domestic shipments.
Position Responsibilities:
- Managing shipments on an end-to-end' operational basis from quotation, execution and client invoicing.
- Responding to quote requests in a timely efficient manner for external and internal clients.
- Booking of shipments with carriers
- Ensure data is accurately entered into all systems in accordance with company best practice
- Resolving day-to-day issues with Clients and Vendors.
- Proactive communication to both internal and external clients with any identified actual or potential service issue.
- Responding to service updates and status updates as required by internal and external clients.
Experience Required:
- Experienced in start-to-finish operations from rate negotiation to invoicing
- Must have prior experience working across Sea, Air or Road freight
- Able to complete import customs entries
- Confident in managing own accounts and liaising with overseas agents and carriers
- UK experience in Import / Export Experience in Sea, Air or Road Freight Forwarding
- Experienced in handling Dangerous Goods
- Comprehensive understanding of import / export regimes and understanding of Customs Procedures
- Comprehensive understanding of CDS/CHIEF
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