A major UK & International freight forwarder is looking for a road Freight Clerk with Purchase Order experience to be responsible for coordinating road freight Import and Export movements and managing purchase orders to ensure timely, cost-effective, and accurate delivery of goods. The role supports smooth supply chain operations through effective communication with suppliers, transport providers, and internal teams.
ROLE: Road Freight Clerk LOCATION: Southall BASIC SALARY: £30k to £35k plus pension, bonus, overtime, etc
ROLE: Plan, book, and manage road freight transport for inbound and outbound shipments
Liaise with haulage companies and freight forwarders to negotiate rates and delivery schedules
Monitor shipments and proactively resolve delivery delays or transport issues
Ensure all transport documentation is accurate and compliant (CMRs, delivery notes, consignment notes, import/ export documents)
Track transport costs and support cost control initiatives
Provide transport partners with precise collection and delivery instructions.
Monitor incoming emails toidentify, flag, and escalate potential operational issues.
Monitor and report on KPI performance to ensure operational targets are met.
Support customs processes.
Be willing toparticipatein anon callweekend rota to support operational continuity.
Carry out general ad hoc duties to support the wider Operations team.
Purchase Order Management
Create, process, and maintain purchase orders in the ERP or ordering system
Verify order details including pricing, quantities, and delivery dates
Communicate with suppliers to confirm order status and resolve discrepancies
Match purchase orders with delivery notes and invoices
Skills and Competencies
Strong understanding of road freight operations and logistics processes including customs
Experience with purchase order systems and ERP software
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Knowledge & Experience
Previous experience in Freight or logistics, transport coordination, or supply chain operations
Experience managing purchase orders and supplier communication
Familiarity with UK and EU road transport regulations and customs(desirable)
Worked with CargoWise and Lima (desirable)
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