LV Logistics UK currently has an opportunity for an Import / Export Trailer Controller to join our dynamic team on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive an attractive salary based on experience plus benefits including a pension and bonus scheme.
LV Logistics is a market leader in the shipping and transport industry, with 12 UK offices and many others in strategic locations across the globe.
Your responsibilities as our Import / Export Trailer Controller will include:
* Arranging trailer imports and exports to Scandinavia and Holland.
* Ability 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.
* Negotiating rates for transportation, shipping, and handling costs and thereby quoting clients.
* Obtaining, checking, and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements and any packing specifications.
* Ensuring trade compliance with other countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes.
* Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
* Strong customer focus, with the ability to effectively communicate and approach all situations with a calm and understanding manner.
* Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and both internal and external customers. Provide customers with accurate updates and deal with any customer queries/complaints that may arise quickly and efficiently.
* Acting as a broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures.
* Effective utilization of available resources to maintain customer objectives.
* Carrying out any other reasonable task as may be allocated by line or senior manager.
* At all times ensure compliance with LV HSSQE systems and procedures. Ensure safety of yourself and others around you. Be aware of trade compliance regulations, multilateral trade regimes, dual-use requirements, and know your customer.
Key qualifications and skills:
* Methodical thinker, with a keen attention to detail and analytical skills. Good IT capability and a strong and confident communicator.
* Motivated, resourceful, able to organize own workload and balance competing demands.
* Good working knowledge of the freight forwarding industry.
* Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role (Desirable).
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.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Import / Export Trailer Controller, then please click ‘apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you!
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