Freight Forwarder

Time Type:

Freight Forwarder/Planner 

It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit. 

DSV are recruiting for a Planner/Freight Forwarder to join the DSV UKFLD team based at Mercia Park

This role is a hands-on operational role working in a multi modal environment.

The role involves planning a core fleet of vehicles based around the UK, plus freight forwarding extra volumes 

The successful candidate will have a strong geographical knowledge of the UK and have a back ground in a transport planning environment. 

The role will be based around 3x shift patterns, between 07:00am and 20:00pm.

Key Tasks

Receive bookings from customers

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

Arrange collection from suppliers and deliveries to customers

Liaise with external suppliers to monitor shipment progress

Duties / Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure timely and accurate updates of shipment milestones

Handle irregularities with escalation as appropriate

Proactive Customer Service

Comply with Company policies and procedures

Skills and Competencies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Cargo Link experience would be advantageous, but not essential, as training will be given. 

Good attention to detail

Effective communicator

Ability to prioritise workload

Able to work in a team and individually

Freight Forwarding and vehicle planning experience.

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.

Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally. Please click on link** at the bottom of the page for further details on how DSV is working towards these targets.

Be part of a company that has strong company values, to find out more about DSV, including our Values, click the link at the bottom of the page***.

In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service. 

WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.

LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.

Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

Eyecare Voucher Scheme 

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics