Import / Export Freight Coordinator

Gleesons has been exclusively partnered with a Freight business looking for a Fright Forwarder, The client is looking for a Multimodal Freight Professional looking to join a growing business with opportunity of growth and development

Job Title: Fright Coordinator Import / Export
Locations: East Birmingham
Salary: £30 - £40,000

Duties:

Coordinate shipments, ensuring smooth and timely delivery across various freight modes.
Assist in conducting market research on freight industry trends, pricing structures, and service options.
Support negotiations with carriers and suppliers to secure competitive rates and improve cost efficiency.
Prepare and process shipping documents, customs paperwork, and compliance checks.
Handle import and export documentation, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements across all relevant countries.
Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and government agencies to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery.
Communicate with customers, providing updates, resolving issues, and offering tailored logistics solutions.
Track and monitor shipments, ensuring service levels are met and delays are addressed proactively.
Work closely with sales and account management teams to support pricing and operational strategies.
Use data analytics to review shipping costs, identify trends, and contribute to pricing decisions.
Maintain accurate records of shipments, contracts, and supplier agreements.Ideal Candidate:

Experience with Handling Ocean , air or road Freight
Experience With Imports & Exports
Experience of Freight Management systems such as Cargowise , CDS.etc.
Knowledge & Experience of customs clearanceAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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