Freight Forwarder

Our client, a global organisation headquartered in the U.S.A., helps the largest manufacturers in the world to buy, sell and manage their surplus capital equipment, working in multiple industries. They are looking for a highly experienced Freight Forwarding professional to join their team.

Key Skills:
Self-motivated
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team
Customer service, communication, negotiation, mediation skills
Planning and organizational ability
Geographical knowledge
Ability to remain focused, flexible and calm under pressure
Ability to use key IT systems
Ability to work to tight deadlines

Specific Skills:
A good all round background in general Freight Forwarding will be required for this role.
Understanding and organizing the shipment of goods;
e.g. assess how the cargo can be safely removed from the seller/shipper’s facility
(coordinate with rigging companies and organize RA/MS, public liability insurances) or
warehouse handling, identify the type of packing specific for shipment mode (ISPM15 case,
vacuum bag, pallet carton, skid), ability to correctly and precisely instruct Carriers/other
vendor types (Packers/Riggers/Overseas Agents), identify and manage most efficient mode of
transport according to client’s requirements (sea, air, road, rail) and shipment type (LCL,
20ft/40ft GP/OT/FR, BBulk etc), qualify best transport route and appropriate insurance cover.
Understand international commercial terms (Incoterms);
Properly identify which party is responsible for paying for and managing the shipment,
insurance, documentation, customs clearance, and other logistics activities.
Negotiating prices and terms with vendors; riggers, packers, carriers, NVOCCs, agents (local
and international), booking cargo space, understanding terms of payment.
Managing customs clearance procedures,
Understanding customs borders, import duty/VAT/deferment accounts, HMRC tariff (HS code
classification), preparing commercial invoices/packing lists, certificates of origin, EUR1s,
Managing transport documents and insurance paperwork:
Instructing Carriers and agents in the preparation of Bills of Lading (HBL, OBL, original and
non-negotiable), Air Waybills and Insurance terms.
Monitoring and communicating real-time shipment status to buyers and their agents, incl
continuous monitoring from start to finish.
Good range of knowledge of country specific requirements; eg Hungary (EKAER), USA (ISF
Filing), completing VAT entry certificates (various EU) etc.
Letter of Credit shipments
Some experience or understanding of preparing documents for surrender to banks for L/C
transactions.

This is a remote position

**Salary**: £35000 -£45000

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company pension
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote