Freight Forwarding Professional

21 hours ago


West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom Green & Wolvin Recruitment Full time

We are seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join our team in Solihull, West Midlands. As a market-leader in the shipping industry, we offer a fast-paced environment where you can utilize your skills and knowledge to find logistics solutions for some of the world's largest industrial, retail & FMCG based customers.

Job Overview
  • This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and organized individual to take their career to the next level in the dynamic freight forwarding sector.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing freight import and export bookings, including pricing, quotations, end-to-end shipping, and customs documentations. You will also be nominating carriers, hauliers, shipping lines, airlines, and GSA in-line with rates, OTIF value, and customer requirements in line with various INCOTerms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage freight import and export bookings including pricing, quotations, end-to-end shipping, and customs documentations.
  • Nominating carriers, hauliers, shipping lines, airlines, and GSA in-line with rates, OTIF value, and customer requirements in line with various INCOTerms.
  • Raise additional customs documentation to ensure the freight can move from country to country (ISF, COO, clearance documentation etc)
  • Customer rate analysis on route guidance, whilst monitoring and secure allocations and operation efficiency.
  • Develop and build relationships to ensure a high level of customer service is provided to clients with a knowledge of the client's business requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

  • A minimum of 2 years experience in freight forwarding across both import and export.
  • Experience of pricing, quotation, and planning customer deliveries across road, air, and sea freight.
  • Desirable experience of customs compliance.
  • Excellent customer service experience.
  • Knowledge of INCOTerms is advantageous.

Benefits and Salary

  • Salary: £31,000 - £36,000 per annum.
  • 32 days annual leave.
  • Comprehensive company benefits account.
  • Large opportunities to progress knowledge and job banding.

This is a hybrid role that requires commutability to Solihull in the West Midlands.


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