Freight Forwarding Administrator - Tipton, United Kingdom - Conway Packing Services LTD

Conway Packing Services LTD

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Tipton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Title-Freight Forwarding Administrator

Reporting to-Freight Forwarding Manager
**Purpose of role
- **To support the Freight Team with General Administration duties and customer liaison

Role Duties-

Liaise with Customers to ascertain; details of item to be moved including; weight, volume, location etc.
Organise and keep track of shipping solutions that meet customer requirements/agreements and where possible to minimize cost or environmental impacts.
Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers then arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations and reserve necessary space on appropriate transport, giving due consideration to any regulatory/insurance requirements.
Knowledge of import/export documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements and ensure clearance of goods through customs, arranging for applicable duties and taxes, completing customs paperwork.
Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs.
Complete and record as appropriate all shipping documentation, including, packing lists, dock receipts, and certificates of origin, goods dispatched or received.
Effective communication with clients for activities including; shipping options, timelines, transfers, regulations affecting shipments, delays, issues.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping
Provide all appropriate information for the likes of; importers or exporters, consignees, insurers, government departments.
Provide up to date accurate and timely information to team members to ensure effective communications.

Skills and Knowledge-
Knowledge of import/export documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements