European Freight Forwarder
Location - Gloucester GL51 6SP
Monday to Friday (Apply online only) hrs
This is an amazing opportunity to join an award-winning provider of international logistics and freight services, as a European Operations Team Leader.
You will be providing a valuable service to the Freight Operations department by leading a small team and overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day duties involved, efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities:
Lead a small team of operational staff to oversee the efficient running of the European Operations department on a day-to-day basis
Oversee all aspects of freight operations, including cargo booking, routing, tracking, documentation, Customs clearance and compliance with industry regulations
Plan weekly export trailers efficiently to maximise trailer payloads
Develop key service relationships with customers, colleagues and overseas agents to provide efficient and effective service
Ensure good internal communication between key departments, Customs, Transport, Warehouse to ensure efficient loading & transport of customer goods
Resolving and managing customer/agent queries courteously and efficiently
Adding charges and accruals to shipments
Arranging all risks insurance for high value/client sensitive shipments
Working with the team to align and streamline internal processes
Deputise for the Branch Manager as and when required
Required Skills & Experience:
Experience of working in a freight forwarding/logistics role, particularly European road freight (essential)
Experience of working in a supervisory role (desirable)
Ability to load/plan/route export trailers for cost-effective groupage trailer planning with experience in using weights, volumes and loading metres (desirable)
Strong customer service skills
Commercially aware
Clear and confident communicator
Analytical & accurate, with excellent attention to detail
Assertive
Computer literate and able to learn how to use new systems effectively
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player
Confident using Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Good attention to detail when handling data
Ability to manage time effectively and priorities workload
Other information
is a 'Great Place to Work' - here are just some of our benefits
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
BHN Discount Platform
Employee Assistance Program
Contributory Pension Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Pay Day Treat Days
Learning Management System
Mental Health Forum& First Aiders
This is a great opportunity for the right individual to join an award-winning and growing company, who genuinely care about their employees.
Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.