European Road Freight Forwarder
2 weeks ago
**What do we do?**
Rhenus offers a great variety of different services: transport, transshipment and storage of goods and products as well as a comprising value-added services. Operating as part of a global group encompassing over 31,000 employees, you will have the opportunity to be part of a large family-owned group benefiting from a global network of diverse skills, services and resources.
Rhenus UK is experiencing an extended period of growth as a result of our continued business success and growth through acquisition. With locations spanning the UK the services we supply are vast from global air freight to local home delivery.
**What we are looking for?**
Our employees are at the heart of what we do and as Rhenus is geared toward nonstop growth. That opens up long-term prospects in a wide variety of functions-from logistics and project management to IT and finance and controlling.
Contributing your own ideas and solutions? That is your ticket to success in any of our business units. We love a problem-solving, no-fuss attitude, and we also encourage openness, fairness, teamwork and a collegial approach. Individual initiative and a can-do mindset are just as much a part of the Rhenus DNA as stability and farsightedness.
These are the qualities that keep us-and you-moving forward. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you are looking to take on, then please contact us to find out more.
**The Role**
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, organised individual with relevant European road freight experience to help add value to our growing forwarding and charter operation in Manchester.
You will be able to communicate effectively, cost transport, quote export and import, operate and control all movements, maximise profitability whilst providing excellent levels of customer service at every opportunity. The role will involve account management, quoting prospective customers, liaising with UK and European suppliers, customs management, operational and office support.
A good standard of written English and basic mathematical understanding is essential.
Requirements for the role:
- An enthusiastic, committed, flexible and can-do approach.
- At least 5 years’ experience in an International road freight environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative.
- A strong commercial awareness or acumen.
- Excellent time management abilities with a positive team working attitude.
We are looking for someone who is confident, driven and keen to progress their career within a European Road Freight Forwarding and Operational environment. Rhenus Logistics offers excellent career opportunities for the right individuals.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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