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Freight Forwarding Assistant

Job Title: Freight Forwarding Assistant
Location: Immingham
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (subject to experience)
Reports To: Freight Forwarding Manager

Role Overview:

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 (advantageous).
• 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.
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to stand out in a competitive market.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and capable of independent work.
• Analytical thinker with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills and adaptability to diverse business scenarios.

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we’d love to hear from you!

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