Freight Forwarding Operations Manager

4 days ago


Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom DMA Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Freight Forwarding Assistant

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Location: Immingham

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (dependent on experience)

Reports To: Freight Forwarding Manager

Company Overview:

DMA Recruitment specialises in sourcing talented professionals for Service Led Organisations across various industries in the UK and Europe.

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Freight Forwarding Assistant to manage the smooth operation of forwarding activities. This role involves handling the entire process, from quoting to invoicing, ensuring top-tier service and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in customs formalities, logistics negotiations, and a strong understanding of freight forwarding operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee import and export customs formalities in the UK and abroad, including customs entries for both imports and exports.
  • Utilise knowledge of systems such as Destin8.
  • Manage relationships with shipping lines, particularly those serving Iberian, Italian, Benelux, and Chinese markets.
  • Negotiate competitive rates with shipping lines, hauliers, and other logistics partners.
  • Ensure efficient communication across all levels and provide proactive problem-solving.
  • Maintain operational excellence to exceed customer expectations.
  • Utilise Microsoft Excel and Word to support documentation and reporting.
Candidate Profile:

Experience in freight forwarding, including understanding of logistics chains is essential.

A strong negotiating skillset and ability to stand out in a competitive market are crucial.

Proactive, team-oriented, and capable of independent work are key attributes required for this role.

An analytical thinker with a creative approach to problem-solving is necessary.

Excellent communication skills and adaptability to diverse business scenarios are highly valued.



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