Freight Coordinator

Position: Freight Coordinator
L ocation: Eastleigh
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (APPROX)
Salary: up to 32,000 (DEO)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Freight Coordinator to join a well-established team in Southampton. Our client specialises in International Freight Management, including movements by air, sea and road. This role would suit a candidate who is passionate about logistics and enjoys working in a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Freight Forwarding operations, with experience dealing with either sea, road or air freight, imports/exports and customs clearance procedures. Multi-modal would be ideal.

Your key responsibilities as a Freight Coordinator:

• Complete start-to-finish consignments by sea, air and road freight
• Building strong working relationships with clients/shipping lines & agents, good negotiation skills, and attention to detail are essential for this role.
• Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
• Track and update delivery statuses in the company's system and provide regular updates to clients
• Completion of customs procedures
• Ensure compliance with import regulations and trade compliance laws
• An aptitude for sales is desirable
• Must have experience working with a UK Based freight forwarder

Benefits:

• Salary up to 32,000 (DEO)
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Company pension contribution
• Free on site parking
• The opportunity to learn and grow in different modes of freight

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.