Junior Freight Forwarder

Gleesons has been exclusively partnered with a Freight business looking for a Fright Coordinator. This Opportunity would be best fitted to a professional looking to get into the freight industry or to extend there knowledge of operations and customs within a well fitted business.

Job Title: Junior Freight Forwarder

Locations: Ipswich

Salary From £25,000

Duties:

• Coordinate shipments, ensuring smooth and timely delivery across various freight modes.
• Assist in conducting market research on freight industry trends, pricing structures, and service options.
• Support negotiations with carriers and suppliers to secure competitive rates and improve cost efficiency.
• Prepare and process shipping documents, customs paperwork, and compliance checks.
• Communicate with customers, providing updates, resolving issues, and offering tailored logistics solutions.
• Track and monitor shipments, ensuring service levels are met and delays are addressed proactively.
• Work closely with sales and account management teams to support pricing and operational strategies.
• Use data analytic to review shipping costs, identify trends, and contribute to pricing decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, contracts, and supplier agreements.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience with Handling Ocean , air or road Freight
• Experience of Freight Management systems such as Cargowise , CDS.etc.
• Knowledge & Experience of customs clearance

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