European Transport Planner

Our client is looking for a European Transport Co-ordinator
Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.30
Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the export/import processes for road freight shipmentsPlanning and coordinating transport routes and daily schedules for Europe for the fleet, ensuring that the transportation is cost efficient and profitableEnsuring effective management in arranging customer collections, packing services and deliveriesWorking with customers and office staff, planning routes and scheduling delivery times, co-ordinating the drivers, agency drivers and vehicles for workCo-ordinating with customs for clearance and managing customs entry exceptionsManaging EU airfreight and EU road courier shipmentsDiscussing and resolving client/supplier problems and complaintsCo-ordinating all aspects of shipping fine art and antiques from one destination to anotherAssessing clients individual needs on a daily basis - liaising with overseas agents, private collectors galleries, auction houses, artists, transport companies etc.Communicating with clients, guiding them through the process of shipping their art/artefacts from different locationsQuoting and coordinating both domestic and international shipmentsArranging customer collections and deliveries, which may also include the arranging of specialist packing servicesPreparing and processing all documentation and the booking of the chosen method of transportationEfficiently handling paperwork including bills of lading, labelling, timesheets and detailed condition reports with photos, customs clearance and advising the customer of any required payments dueInvoicing: ensuring invoices are produced on time, month to month or in advance as the job file requiresPreparing operational reports detailing all work done and comprehensive record keeping, including on our freight management systemProduce a cost analysis and reports of jobs and European truck runs
Key AttributesSome knowledge of domestic and European transport operations and planningknowledge of current EU transport legislationExperience of dealing with high end clients and goodsProficiency in MS Word, Excel, OutlookAttention to detail and accuracyExcellent communication skills both written and verbalInterpersonal skills - discreet, trustworthy and have the ability to build andmaintain strong relationships internally and externallyA flexible approach to work and be capable of managing prioritiesAbility to work on own initiativeCommercially focused considering end to end costs
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

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