Job Summary:
Acting as an agent on behalf of clients to organise the safe, efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods on an end to end basis, providing a full range of services, including documentation, insurance, and customs’ formalities.
Key Tasks:
- Able to work in a demanding office environment and balance conflicting priorities to keep up with progressive deadlines.
- Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for shipments, taking into account the nature of the goods, costs, transit times and security.
- Arrange on carriage of goods using a range of multimodal options, including, Air, sea, road & rail on an import and export basis.
- Negotiating rates, for transportation, shipping and handling costs and thereby quoting clients.
- Organising and maintaining relevant documentation.
- Ensuring good visibility, control and liaison with clients and suppliers throughout the process – sharing information, problem solving, complaint resolution, planning and arranging deliveries.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and both internal and external customers.
Skills & Experience:
- Essential - Good working knowledge of the logistics industry.
- Desirable - Experience in a similar role.
- Essential - Motivated, resourceful, able to organise own workload and balance competing demands.
- Essential - Must be flexible in approach to the role.
- Essential - Must be eligible to work in the UK and capable of international travel.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including:
· Performance bonuses
· 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + your birthday off if it falls on a working day!
· Bike2Work Scheme
· Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
· Healthcare Plan
· Wellbeing Package including discounted gym memberships, mental health support, GP anytime service.
· Occupational Sick pay
Career Development Opportunities: With our commitment to training and development, you will have the chance to grow professionally and take on new challenges.
Dynamic Work Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals in an environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
Impact: Play a crucial role in the success of our operations and the satisfaction of our clients, making a real difference in the logistics landscape.