Freight Forwarding Administrator

4 weeks ago


Redditch, United Kingdom Smart 1 Recruitment LTD Full time

Well-established International Freight Forwarding organisation, servicing depots across the UK, a global network of over 200 agencies and an extensive blue chip export/import client database require an experienced**Freight Forwarding Administrator**to join the expanding team, based in Redditch. Your role as**Freight Forwarding Administrator**would be toact as first point of contact for customer enquiries, process and manage shipments, maintaining relevant paperwork and ensuring statutory compliance.

**Freight Forwarding Administrator**duties:

- Process and manage shipments via air /ocean/ road
- Complete all relevant import / export paperwork
- Complete HM Customs paperwork depending on mode of transport
- Manage customer queries
- Arrange collections and deliveries of freight with haulage companies
- Negotiate ad hoc rates with suppliers
- Invoice shipments
- Other duties as assigned by Manager/ Supervisor

Skills required for the role of **Freight Forwarding Administrator**:

- Previous Freight Forwarding Administrative experience
- Knowledge of Logistics and Transportation Market
- Working experience of Export and Import Licencing requirements
- Financial awareness re: shipping process (cost, profit / loss, currencies)
- Educated to GCSE level, with grade 5 or above in Maths and English
- Proficient User of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Good communication skills
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic approach to work at all times
- Highly organised with great attention to detail

Location: Redditch

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:45 - 17:00

**Salary**: Negotiable dependent upon experience



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