Freight Forwarding Coordinator (Air & Ocean)

Freight Forwarding Coordinator (Air & Ocean)

£32,000 - £42,000 + Company Bonus + Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Training + Occasional Overtime

Manchester - Office Based

Are you a Freight Forwarding Coordinator or similarwith Import or Export experience across Air or Ocean Freight, looking to join a global logistics business offering clear progression routes, alongside a company bonus to increase your earnings?

Established 10 years ago, this global freight forwarding and logistics business provides multimodal transport and supply chain solutions to major customers across international markets. The UK operation has grown rapidly since its launch and, as the business continues to expand, they are now looking to strengthen their forwarding department.

In this role, you will coordinate Import and Export consignments, working with airlines, shipping lines, transport providers, customers and internal teams. You will manage documentation, coordinate collections and deliveries, maintain shipment data and ensure operations run smoothly and to agreed KPIs. You will use Sequoia to manage shipments, with training provided where required.

This role would suit a Freight Forwarding Coordinator or similar with Import or Export experience within either Air or Ocean Freight. Experience across both modes is not essential, with training available on the other side.

The Role:

Manage Air and Ocean freight movements

Arrange collections and deliveries

Manage customs documentation

Maintain shipment data and job records

Liaise with customers, suppliers and carriers

Use Sequoia to manage shipments

Work to SOPs and KPIs

Support consolidation operations

Progress into Supervisor and Manager positions

The Person:

Import or Export experience

Air or Ocean Freight experience

Commutable to Manchester

Reference: BBBH27640

Freight Forwarding, Freight, Logistics, Gateway, Gateway, Air, Freight, Ocean, Sea, Cargo, Import, Export, Customs, Manchester, Greater Manchester, Stockport, Salford, Trafford, Liverpool, Bolton, Wigan

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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