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Freight Forwarder

Employer
Undisclosed Company
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
£20000 - £24000 per annum
Closing date
5 Nov 2021

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Manpower are delighted to be partnering with a leading Freight company who are looking for an experienced Freight Forwarder to join the team based at Edinburgh Airport. My client are a highly reputable, Global Freight Forwarder that cover all aspects of Import and Exports.

Key Responsibilities

  • Export - coordination, documentation and complete processing of air, FCL & LCL shipments.
  • Import - coordination with overseas agents, maintain and monitor rates from overseas partners, track inbound shipments, coordinate with customs brokers for all relevant import filings, document turnover, reporting to consignee on all matters, and over-seeing shipments through to final delivery.
  • Identifying, developing and pursuing opportunities for business growth.
  • Developing and maintaining confidence and encouraging customer loyalty.
  • To deliver excellent customer service
  • Support the development of a 'can do' working culture with a customer driven mentality
  • Contribute towards the effective management of supplier relationships
  • Establish a strong theme of continuous improvement and service excellence across the operation
  • Champion the company values at all times.

Essential Requirements

  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi task and work effectively under pressure
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume office environment, must be self-motivated
  • Strong IT literacy, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Internet

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