European Road Freight Coordinator

We are recruiting a European Road Freight Coordinator for our Sough based client. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination, management and profitability of the European transport operations. Salary up to £28,000.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the export/import processes for road freight shipments
• Planning and coordinating transport routes and daily schedules for Europe for the fleet, ensuring that the transportation is cost efficient and profitable
• Ensuring effective management in arranging customer collections, packing services and deliveries
• Working with customers and office staff, planning routes and scheduling delivery times, coordinating the drivers, agency drivers and vehicles for work
• Coordinating with customs for clearance and managing customs entry exceptions
• Managing EU airfreight (ie DHL) and EU road courier shipment
• Discussing and resolving client/supplier problems and complaints
• Quoting and coordinating both domestic and international shipments
• Preparing operational reports detailing all work done and comprehensive record keeping, including on our freight management system
• Preparing and processing all documentation and the booking of the chosen method of transportation
• Efficiently handling paperwork including bills of lading, labelling, timesheets and detailed condition reports with photos, customs clearance and advising the customer of any required payments due

• Proven track record and knowledge of domestic and European transport operations and planning
• Good knowledge of current EU transport legislation
• Good geographical knowledge
• In depth knowledge of current EU customs procedures and paperwork requirements
• Experience of dealing with high end clients and goods
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook