Average Freight Forwarder salary in Solihull

Our client is one of the leading British logistics providers headquartered at a purpose built facilities in Birmingham. Well established, operating worldwide multi modal freight services, with a balanced portfolio of inbound and outbound blue-chip clients with an emphasis on the technological solutionsWe are now looking for an Freight Forwarding Automotive Shipping Clerk based in the Birmingham Business ParkUsing internal systems to create documentation that will enable freight to be moved to customer specifications, on time with all the necessary customs and legal documentation, including: Creating and updating freight bookings. Raise customs documentation to ensure the freight can move from country to country. Collate all documents and distribute them to customers and carriers, as required. Preparing, processing and checking of invoices. Arrange haulage with shipping lines/hauliers. Negotiate and agree charges for all types of shipments, which may include containers (FCL/LCL & out of gauge), refrigerated units, ISO tanks and hazardous cargo. Communicate with overseas agents and clients clearly, precisely and accurately. In order to apply you will have an exports background and ideally have handled automotive exports. You will have handled FCL/LCL shipments and have completed all documentation. You will have the ability to liaise with a global network of agents, suppliers, shipping lines, hauliers.Package and Benefits:* Salary £28,000 to £32,000 dependent upon experience, flexible for the right candidate * Pension * 22 days holiday to start * Rewards and Discounts* Heath care plan* Cycle to work scheme* Social events* Free Parking* Plus more

Our client is one of the leading British logistics providers headquartered at a purpose-built facilities in Birmingham. Well established offering supply chain management, transformation, and delivery projects - Forwarding, 3PL, 4PL and operational knowledge from a Freight Forwarder, Logistics Service Provider with a balanced portfolio of inbound and outbound blue-chip clients We are now recruiting for a Head of Customer Solutions in the Birmingham areaThe main purpose of the role, will involve working closely with account and business development managers to identify, qualify and pitch compelling value propositions to new and existing customers. For existing customers, focusing on the development of strategic client partnerships via win-win joint value creation initiatives.Concentrating on supply chain development efforts in building partnership engagement with assigned customers through joint strategy development, workshops to understand the customer ambitions and needs, as well as the development of tailored value propositions for selling the full range of freight and full logistics solutions, including:* Proactive qualification of opportunities in conjunction with Commercial and Key Account teams * Project management of supply chain development engagements, from qualification to value proposition delivery, including positioning and discussion of proposals with Customers in a consultative and proactive manner * Overall responsibility for the creation of the companies value proposition: Manging virtual, cross functional and remote teams with different disciplines* Prepare, organise and run internal and customer workshops and whiteboard sessions, aimed at understanding customer strategy, business model, supply chain strategies, needs and challenges to identifying future supply chain potential. Knowledge, Skills - * 5-10 years consistent exposure on strategic supply chain management, transformation, and delivery projects - Forwarding, 3PL, 4PL and operational knowledge from Freight Forwarder, Logistics Service Provider, Manufacturing or Consulting background * Supply Chain Management knowledge - Business acumen and basic financial knowledge - Process mapping and re-engineering (Six sigma, SCOR® or similar desirable) * Ability to analyse data, derive insights, identify value levers and quantify qualitative and quantitative customer value delivered by Metro solutions related to the identified areas of opportunity. * Supply Chain Management systems / Information Systems knowledge -Interest and acute awareness and understanding of technology and digitisation value and application in supply chain. * Local and international market know - English as a first language is fundamentalDegree Undergraduate Degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management or Engineering (preferred, but not mandatory)Package and Benefits:* Salary £60,000 to £75,000 dependent upon experience * Pension * 22 days holiday to start * Rewards and Discounts* Heath care plan* Cycle to work scheme* Social events* Free Parking* Plus more

Our client is one of the leading British logistics providers headquartered at a purpose-built facility in Birmingham. Well established offering supply chain management, transformation, and delivery projects - Forwarding, 3PL, 4PL and operational knowledge from a Freight Forwarder, Logistics Service Provider with a balanced portfolio of inbound and outbound blue-chip clients We are now recruiting for a Freight Solutions Development Manager in the Birmingham areaThis role will involve working with Customer Solutions & Account Management to identify, develop and deliver compelling value propositions with supporting resources for new and existing highly strategic customers. For existing customers, focusing on the development of strategic client partnerships via win-win joint value creation initiatives to support building longer term partnerships. The Customer Solutions function serves as a business consultancy, leveraging an extensive knowledge of supply chain and freight forwarding to develop fantastic solutions for customers. The successful candidate will be able to develop, position, and demonstrate product specific solutions during sales cycles, supporting the Customer Solutions and Account Management teams to deliver compelling value proposition to my clients most strategic existing and prospective customers.Experience Knowledge required Supply Chain Management / Freight Forwarding consultative experienceExcellent communications skills, with the ability to engage and influence through different methods (verbal, written, PowerPoint etc.) Project / Change Management experience Good networking skills and team player Process mapping experienceInterest in technology and digitisation value and application within supply chain Strategic sales EducationUndergraduate Degree in Business Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management (preferredPackage and Benefits:* Salary Circa £55,0000 * Pension * 22 days holiday to start * Rewards and Discounts* Heath care plan* Cycle to work scheme* Social events* Free Parking* Plus more