Freight Forwarding Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom TLP Recruitment Full time

Freight Forwarding Coordinator - Ipswich
09:00-17:30 Mon-Fri


TLP are delighted to be working with our client, an award winning, multinational logistics company in their search for experienced
Freight Forwarding Coordinatorto join their growing team on a full time, permanent basis - with plenty of progression and development opportunity available.

A wonderful, forward-thinking company who value their employees, ensuring you notonly enjoy what you do but that you are rewarded accordingly.


Working within a friendly, professional environment, you will become part of the busy European team handling a variety of operational related tasks and looking after both new and existing customer needs, ensuring workload is completed in an accurate andtimely manner.


Some aspects of what your role will involve:

  • European Operations, inclusive of dealing directly with clients on operational needs, quotations and liaising with suppliers to deliver on appropriate services.
  • Performing customs Entries for Imports and Exports to a high accuracy level and standard
  • Customs formalities for European Movements.
  • Building and maintaining client relations for continued business with customers
  • Data capture and record keeping
  • Supporting customers with general transpotation advice
  • Internal auditing checks to maintain high level customs compliance
  • Proactive approach to problem solving and opportunities.
  • Working with HMRC and other customs authorities
Additional aspect may be included or varied depending on an applicant's skill set and experience.

Experience / Skills Required:


Ideally, you will have some experience within the European freight industry and have some understanding of customs formalities required to move shipments between the UK and EU.


  • European Operations experience.
  • Knowledge of customs process and requirements (Training will be provided)
  • Competence in handling/submitting additional customs documentation, certificates, or licences
  • Knowledge of Tariffs
  • Handling of customs for freight movements involving EU/EFTA countries and understanding of proposed new procedures starting 202
  • Understanding of AEO Procedures
  • General Customs Compliance
  • Understanding of Inco Terms
  • Additional declarations for specific destinations and origins
  • High level customer service skills.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good problemsolving skills
Excellent salary and benefits package/DOE + 25 days annual leave

Please note, only applicants with suitable experience as outlined can be considered. You must have some working experience of European Operations in order to fulfil this vacancy.
TLP Recruitment has been placing Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering and Manufacturing professionals for over 20 years. For more information on TLP, or to view our current portfolio of vacancies, please visit our website. Please note that it is our policyto add the details of all applicants to our database.
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