Freight Forwarding Specialist

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Metro Full time
Job Overview

Metro, a leading logistics provider, seeks an experienced Freight Forwarding Specialist to join their team. This role involves managing air freight imports and exports, negotiating rates with carriers, and ensuring timely shipments. The ideal candidate will have industry knowledge of airfreight and the ability to build strong relationships with customers.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Responsibilities
  • Receive and manage customer quotations via email and online portals
  • Negotiate rates with carriers and suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness
  • Prepare and submit customer proposals within agreed timeframes
  • Work with internal teams to create and issue quotations
  • Communicate with customers to track quotes and provide feedback
Requirements
  • Industry knowledge of airfreight, including inbound, outbound, and cross-trade
  • Strong numerical and commercial skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines


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