Freight Forwarder

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: England
Company Name: ALS Recruiting Ltd

Company Overview

ALS Recruiting LTD are the UK’s leading Executive Search specialist, providing recruitment and consultancy services to the Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain industries in the United Kingdom, USA and Dubai. Our team has extensive experience within this niche sector as well as within the executive search industry, giving us the upper hand when presenting the highest calibre Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain professionals to our clients. Our aim is to keep things simple, • A confidential and consultative approach • Listening to your needs and wants and working for you • Headhunting and representing only the best candidates • Recruiting for and representing only the most reputable businesses • Effective and unobtrusively managing the process from start to end • Whether you are a hiring manager looking for the best people for your business or a job seeker looking for the best role for your career, we are the go-to firm for the Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain industry We have demonstrated our expertise within the recruitment of: Managing Directors (MD), Sales Directors, Commercial Directors, General Managers, Branch Managers, Operations Managers, Sales Managers, Commercial Managers, Department Heads, Gateway Manager, Route Development Manager (RDM), Trade Lane Manager (TLM), Product Managers, Business Development Managers (BDM), Sales Executives, Sales Account Managers, Business Development Executives, Import Managers, Export Managers, Operations supervisors, Import Clerks, Export Clerks, Air Freight Clerks, Ocean Freight Clerks, Transport Planners, European Road Freight Clerks, European Road Freight Coordinators, Air Freight Coordinators, Ocean Freight Coordinators, Import Coordinators, Export Coordinators, Customs Clearance Clerks, Customer Service Specialists and Key Account Managers (KAM).

Perks:

  • 22 days holiday, rising to 25 days after 1 year of service
  • Annual salary review
  • Attractive pension scheme
  • Tangible progression opportunities
  • Company benefits including private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, and onsite parking

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the entire Road Freight Operations process from start to finish.
  • Dealing with European and Domestic Road Freight shipments.
  • Quote and price shipments, ensuring the best rates are secured.
  • Liaise with shippers, hauliers, and carriers to manage the transport process.
  • Manage key accounts, handling everything from booking to delivery.
  • Arrange timely and accurate documentation for shipments.
  • Complete customs documentation as required.
  • Create and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring all inquiries are dealt with promptly and professionally.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with a leading freight forwarder.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the transport process from start to finish.
  • Ability to collaborate with customers to provide the best possible service.

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