Freight Forwarder - Belfast, United Kingdom - TR Logistics Group

TR Logistics Group

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Belfast, United Kingdom

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TR LOGISTICS GROUP JOB DESCRIPTION

Company:

TR Logistics Group**:
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Job Title:Freight Forwarder

Cargo Forwarding Ltd

Department:
Container Division
Location: Transit 4 (Belfast)

Post Reporting
to:
Operations Director

Job Purpose:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic fast-growing Business to process and administer worldwide freight movements and supply chain solutions.

Main Duties:

General

Handle enquiries with customers and suppliers
To provide quotations for customers as required whilst maximising shipment profitability
Making bookings on Azyra Freight System (prior knowledge not essential)
Dealing with other transport and haulage companies
Completing various types of paperwork associated with international freight forwarding in a timely and efficient manner.
Managing the movement of freight in and out of the country, including arranging appropriate documentation
Communicating with the authorities eg HMRC
Developing and implementing effective and constructive solutions to challenges and possible obstacles in import/ export activity.
Monitoring, recording, analysing and reporting on activities, trends, results and recommendations relating to import / export activities.
Liaising with internal warehousing to coordinate freight activities.
Have the ability to develop our current and new business
Have the ability to deal with multiple shipments in a fast moving industry

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Job Title:
Freight Forwarder

Quality Essential Desirable
Educational Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent, including English
3rd Level education

Qualifications:
and Maths
Transport related qualification
Professional/Industry

Qualifications:

Experience:
A minimum of 3 years experience in the Freight
A proven record of developing business
Forwarding or Transport Industry
relationships

Very Good understanding of how the freight forwarding

Knowledge:
industry works

Good Knowledge of Import/Export documentation
Customs procedures

Skills and abilities:
IT literate with a very good knowledge of Word and Excel
and Outlook.

Have the ability to pick up new systems quickly
Have customer service skills and the ability to work under the pressure of tight timescales and deadlines.
Attention to detail paramount

Other requirements:

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits: