Job vacancy - Freight Forwarder

Position: Freight Forwarder
Reference: acsSDFDfrefor
Location: Grimsby
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 per annum
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Job Title: Freight Forwarder

Are you a confident Customer Service individual with experience in the Freight Forwarding industry? Do you have good Excel skills, a confident telephone manner & the ability to work to tight deadlines?

Overview:

As a Freight Forwarder, you will join the organization in the UK and take responsibility for developing freight forwarding activities between UK and Europe, either via your own direct clients or by assisting core traffic departments. You will have the opportunity experience the operational side of logistics at one of Europe's leading logistics companies.

Responsibilities:

  • Customer liaison - dealing with quotations, bookings, general enquiries ensuring service levels are met
  • Ensure all movements are completed to the customer's satisfaction
  • Develop and evaluate opportunities for Freight Management
  • Dealing with all hauliers in respect of allocating work for delivery and collection
  • Negotiate freight rates with subcontractors
  • Identify potential subcontractors

Skills/Experience Required:

  • Experience within the freight forwarding industry
  • Excellent Customer Relationships Skills
  • Strong attention to detail

ACS are recruiting for a Freight Forwarder. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Freight Forwarder please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Freight Forwarder. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Freight Forwarder with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Freight Forwarder role you desire.