Freight Forwarding Coordinator

3 days ago


Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom DMA Recruitment Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Freight Forwarding Assistant to oversee the smooth operation of forwarding activities. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in customs formalities, logistics negotiations, and a strong understanding of freight forwarding operations.

This role involves handling the entire process, from quoting to invoicing, ensuring top-tier service and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing import and export customs formalities in the UK and abroad, including customs entries for both imports and exports.

They will also manage relationships with shipping lines, particularly those serving Iberian, Italian, Benelux, and Chinese markets.

Negotiating competitive rates with shipping lines, hauliers, and other logistics partners is also a key responsibility.

The ideal candidate will have experience in freight forwarding, including understanding of logistics chains, strong negotiating skills, and excellent communication skills.

  • Average salary for this position in the Immingham area is £27,500 per annum.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining operational excellence to exceed customer expectations.
  • Utilising Microsoft Excel and Word to support documentation and reporting is also an essential skill.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience in freight forwarding, including understanding of logistics chains.
  • Strong negotiating skills and ability to stand out in a competitive market.
  • Proactive, team-oriented, and capable of independent work.
  • Analytical thinker with a creative approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication skills and adaptability to diverse business scenarios.
About Us

DMA Recruitment source candidates into Service Led Organisations across the Industrial and Commercial space in UK & Europe working with senior, middle management and entry level professionals .



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