Freight Forwarder

1 month ago


Purfleet Essex, United Kingdom DSV ROAD LIMITED Full time
Company description: DSV – Global transport and logisticsDSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services – as part of the operation or in a variety

of supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.Read more at Job description: BRIEF OVERVIEW Due to a growth in volumes a position as a Central Export Planner (Italy, Austria & Switzerland) has become available at DSV Road Ltd, Purfleet. The person we are looking for must be self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high job quality and profit making. The successful candidate, who will be reporting to the department supervisor, will be responsible for arranging full load, part load & groupage cargo, assisting to build up our volumes on the Italian, Austrian & Swiss Markets. The position will consist of a mix of operational tasks as well as administrational and commercial responsibilities. The applicant must have good financial awareness, organised and punctual, good knowledge of the road freight industry and prior experience in transport as well as sourcing one-way hauliers. We are looking for a person who can add extra quality to our already highly skilled team in DSV and be able come up with alternative solutions to challenges and problems whilst at the same time work under pressure. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To operate our UK export Cargo to Austria, Switzerland & Italy using a mix of own trailers and one-way subcontractors.

Work together with our sales teams and the rest of our organisation to grow the full load segment and to find the most competitive solution

in accordance with our customers’ requirements. Be involved in quoting both spot prices as well as tenders for medium size and larger customers. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To arrange full load, part load & groupage transports by means of various transport modes - road, rail and short sea and agree prices where no tariff exists in order to maximise cost effectiveness Arrange full load transports using standard curtain trailers, temperature-controlled trailers, and “out of gauge” cargo equipment To provide high service level within the agreed service schedule and to meet the customers’ requirements. Haulage sourcing and rate negotiating and assessing any subcontractors ensuring they are an approved supplier and fulfil any legal requirements. Liaise and network with other DSV offices in the UK and abroad to generate new full load volumes Communicate with drivers and hauliers to ensure issues are resolved promptly Ensure legislative compliance in all areas. Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment. Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. check costs in accordance with departmental requirements, create CMRs, communicate efficiently and effectively (via use of VDU's, telephone, etc.) with internal and external customers, suppliers,

and other offices, as required by operational procedures. In conjunction with others, plan collection or deliveries to meet the customers or their customers’ needs or requirements to the best effective use of all resources, in a timely and efficient manner. Maintain awareness of and follow transport (and H.M. Customs) regulations, where relevant, to conform to all statutory requirements.


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