We are recruiting a European Road Freight Coordinator for our Sough based client. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination, management and profitability of the European transport operations. Salary up to 28,000.
Key Responsibilities:
* Responsible for managing the export/import processes for road freight shipments
* Planning and coordinating transport routes and daily schedules for Europe for the fleet, ensuring that the transportation is cost efficient and profitable
* Ensuring effective management in arranging customer collections, packing services and deliveries
* Working with customers and office staff, planning routes and scheduling delivery times, coordinating the drivers, agency drivers and vehicles for work
* Coordinating with customs for clearance and managing customs entry exceptions
* Managing EU airfreight (ie DHL) and EU road courier shipment
* Discussing and resolving client/supplier problems and complaints
* Quoting and coordinating both domestic and international shipments
* Preparing operational reports detailing all work done and comprehensive record keeping, including on our freight management system
* Preparing and processing all documentation and the booking of the chosen method of transportation
* Efficiently handling paperwork including bills of lading, labelling, timesheets and detailed condition reports with photos, customs clearance and advising the customer of any required payments due
Key Attributes
* Proven track record and knowledge of domestic and European transport operations and planning
* Good knowledge of current EU transport legislation
* Good geographical knowledge
* In depth knowledge of current EU customs procedures and paperwork requirements
* Experience of dealing with high end clients and goods
* Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook