At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate air, sea, and road freight solutions for major global clients.
- Company: Ambitious SME in the freight forwarding industry based in Birmingham.
- Benefits: 32 days annual leave, 10-15% bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Hybrid working with world-class training and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and make a real impact in logistics.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in freight forwarding with pricing and planning experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are actively looking to engage shipping, air & ocean freight and transport professionals with a passion for freight forwarding for a new role in Birmingham, West Midlands. My client is a SME freight forwarding business, with huge ambitions for growth in the freight & shipping industry. You will be joining a fast-paced environment assisting in finding logistics solutions for some of the world's largest industrial, retail & FMCG based customers. My client focuses on searching air freight, sea freight & road freight solutions, which are both cost effective & time sensitive.
As a Freight Forwarder, you will report to the International Shipping & Freight Manager on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas:
- Managing the pricing, quoting, booking and file monitoring of freight across import & export across air, sea & road freight.
- Manage air, sea & ocean freight import and export bookings including pricing, quotations, end-to-end shipping and customs documentation.
- Informing customers about the freight prices, port charges, cost of special documents, insurance prices as well as prices for handling the goods.
- Nominating carriers, airlines and GSA in-line with rates, OTIF value and customer requirements in line with a variety of INCOTerms.
The successful candidate will have an expansive background in either air, sea or road freight forwarding. The ideal Freight Forwarder will have the following skills and experience:
- 2+ years' experience in freight forwarding, transport planning.
- Experience of pricing, quotation and planning customer deliveries across air, sea or road freight forwarding.
- Commutable to Birmingham on a hybrid basis.
32 days annual leave, 10% - 15% company bonus/profit share, comprehensive company benefits account, world-class training & development and large opportunities to progress.
Freight Forwarder Coordinator : Exports in Birmingham employer: Green & Wolvin Recruitment
Join a dynamic SME freight forwarding business in Birmingham, where your passion for logistics will thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from world-class training, generous annual leave, and a competitive bonus structure, all while contributing to innovative solutions for leading global clients. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a company with ambitious growth plans, fostering a supportive work culture that values your contributions.
Contact Details:
Green & Wolvin Recruitment Recruitment Team
