Freight Forwarder

Company Overview:

• Join a dynamic team at Shirley Transport Solutions.
• Work 37 1/2 hours per week with a minimum 28 paid days holiday, including statutory bank holidays.
• Enjoy a good salary structure and paid commission.
• Benefit from a pension scheme, healthcare, and discounted gym membership.
• Car and cycle parking available onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage and coordinate the transportation of goods.
• Create, develop and maintain relationships with carriers, hauliers and clients.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and documentation requirements.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with driver base.
• Track shipments and communicate updates to customers.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in Irish and International Shipping (Road, Sea and Air) required.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Knowledge of regulations and documentation related to freight forwarding.

As a Freight Forwarder, you will play a crucial role in coordinating the transportation of goods for our customers. You will be responsible for pricing, planning and managing the logistics of loads to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

*Duties*

• Utilise transportation management systems to plan and track shipments

• Coordinate with customers and suppliers to arrange transport

• Handle data entry tasks related to shipping documentation

• Negotiate rates with suppliers to secure cost-effective transportation solutions

• Manage sales aspects of freight forwarding services

• Implement Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes for efficient communication

• Utilise software tools for supply chain management

*Requirements*

• Experience in sales management within the logistics industry

• Knowledge of 3PL (Third Party Logistics) operations

• Familiarity with transportation management systems

• Strong understanding of supply chain principles

• Excellent data entry and telephone skills

• Ability to negotiate effectively

• Background in logistics operations

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,000.00-£43,000.00 per year (OTE year one, rising annually)

Additional pay:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Uniform provided

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: ASAP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hednesford WS12 2HA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• B2B sales: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person