Multi-Modal Freight Clerk
Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Multi Modal Freight Forwarder for a major Freight Forwarder. The company is based in the East Midlands area. RESPONSIBILITIES:- Processes shipments Air /ocean/ RoadCompleting all relevant Import / Export paperwork, entering console data.Completing HM Customs paperwork depending on mode of transport.Completing HAWB’s, MAWB’s and IATA forms.Dealing with customer queries.Arranging collections and deliveries of freight with haulage companies.Providing Air /Road / Ocean quotations to customer.Negotiating ad hoc rates with suppliers.Invoicing shipments and keying off of supplier’s invoices.May have responsibility for ensuring sufficient stationery is available for departmental needs Eq, airwaybills and ocean bills .Other duties as assigned by Manager/ Supervisor KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:- Skills: Experience of consolidations, HAWBs/MAWBs and IATA shipment procedures (essential);Training in dangerous goods and knowledge of letters of credit (desirable - training can be given). Knowledge of: customs procedures as well as Inward & Outward Processing Reliefs (essential);MS Office (WORD, OUTLOOK, EXCEL)ASM / Chief system,NCTS Ability to: work on own initiative;tactfully handle customers and their queries;Good communication skills essentialmust be prepared to work shifts (including overtime as and when needed)Must be prepared to be on call/call out if there is a need toAble to work as a team As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.
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