Freight Forwarding Coordinator (Air & Ocean)
£32,000 - £42,000 + Company Bonus + Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Training + Occasional Overtime
Manchester - Office Based
Are you a Freight Forwarding Coordinator or similarwith Import or Export experience across Air or Ocean Freight, looking to join a global logistics business offering clear progression routes, alongside a company bonus to increase your earnings?
Established 10 years ago, this global freight forwarding and logistics business provides multimodal transport and supply chain solutions to major customers across international markets. The UK operation has grown rapidly since its launch and, as the business continues to expand, they are now looking to strengthen their forwarding department.
In this role, you will coordinate Import and Export consignments, working with airlines, shipping lines, transport providers, customers and internal teams. You will manage documentation, coordinate collections and deliveries, maintain shipment data and ensure operations run smoothly and to agreed KPIs. You will use Sequoia to manage shipments, with training provided where required.
This role would suit a Freight Forwarding Coordinator or similar with Import or Export experience within either Air or Ocean Freight. Experience across both modes is not essential, with training available on the other side.
The Role:
- Coordinate Import and Export shipments
- Manage Air and Ocean freight movements
- Arrange collections and deliveries
- Manage customs documentation
- Maintain shipment data and job records
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and carriers
- Use Sequoia to manage shipments
- Work to SOPs and KPIs
- Support consolidation operations
- Progress into Supervisor and Manager positions
The Person:
- Freight Forwarding experience
- Import or Export experience
- Air or Ocean Freight experience
- Commutable to Manchester
Reference: BBBH27640
Freight Forwarding, Freight, Logistics, Gateway, Gateway, Air, Freight, Ocean, Sea, Cargo, Import, Export, Customs, Manchester, Greater Manchester, Stockport, Salford, Trafford, Liverpool, Bolton, Wigan
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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