Freight Forwarder

Company description:

DSV – Global transport and logistics

DSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services – as part of the operation or in a variety of supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.

Read more at www.dsv.com

Job description:

It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit. 

DSV are recruiting for a Planner/Freight Forwarder to join the DSV UKFLD team based at Mercia Park? 

• This role is a hands-on operational role working in a multi modal environment.? 

• The role involves planning a core fleet of vehicles based around the UK, plus freight forwarding extra volumes 

• The successful candidate will have a strong geographical knowledge of the UK and have a back ground in a transport planning environment. 

• The role will be based around 3x shift patterns, between 07:00am and 20:00pm.

Key Tasks? 

• Receive bookings from customers? 

• Review booking for data accuracy and correct documentation? 

• Validate shipment routing against SOP and GDP guidelines? 

• Job allocation to appropriate logistics service provider? 

• Document production and reconciliation? 

• Arrange collection from suppliers and deliveries to customers? 

• Liaise with external suppliers to monitor shipment progress? 

Duties / Responsibilities? 

• Monitor and ensure timely and accurate updates of shipment milestones? 

• Handle irregularities with escalation as appropriate? 

• Proactive Customer Service? 

• Comply with Company policies and procedures? 

Skills and Competencies?? 

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)??? 

• Cargo Link experience would be advantageous, but not essential, as training will be given. 

• Good attention to detail?? 

• Effective communicator?? 

• Ability to prioritise workload?? 

• Able to work in a team and individually?? 

• Freight Forwarding and vehicle planning experience.?? 

What can we offer you?? 

• Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.? 

• Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally. Please click on link** at the bottom of the page for further details on how DSV is working towards these targets.?? 

• Be part of a company that has strong company values, to find out more about DSV, including our Values, click the link at the bottom of the page***.? 

• In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:? 

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service. 

• WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.? 

• LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.? 

• Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.? 

• Eyecare Voucher Scheme