Freight Forwarding Operations Clerk
2 weeks ago
Our client is a major global international Freight Forwarding, Transport & Logistics provider, they now have an opportunity for a Freight Forwarding Operations Clerk to join the Freight Forwarding team in their freight office in in Bristol
Role Overview
This is a hands-on operational role working in a multi modal freight forwarding environment. The role involves customer and supplier liaison, job execution and irregularity handling.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Receive freight bookings
Review booking for data accuracy and correct documentation
Validate shipment routing against SOP and GDP guidelines
Job allocation to appropriate logistics service provider
Document production and reconciliation
Monitor customs declarations
Arrange collection from suppliers and deliveries to customers
Liaise with external suppliers to monitor shipment progress
Monitor and ensure timely and accurate updates of shipment milestones
Irregularity handling and escalation as appropriate
Proactive Customer Service
Comply with Company policies and procedures
KEY SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Freight forwarding or related background experience
Good attention to detail
Effective communicator
Knowledge of Customs procedures
Ability to prioritise workload
Able to work in a team and individually
4PL / LLP would be advantageous but not essential.
**BENEFITS**:
£25,000 circa
A role in a successful, dynamic company
Be a part of a strong team of performance driven colleagues
Great future career prospects for advancement
A professional working environment
35 Hour week - 9am - 5pm or 8am to 4pm - Monday to Friday
**Details**:
Job Type:Permanent
Location:
- South West, Bristol
Benefits:£25,000 salary; great prospects; dynamic company; 35 hour week 9am-5pm or 8am-4pm Monday to Friday
Branch:Freight Personnel
Ref:40719/FP16418/K
Consultant:Karen Kempson
Tel: 0161 452 0452
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