Land Freght Operator
| Area | Colnbrook, UK |
| Sector | Operations |
| Salary | 26000 - 28000 Pounds Sterling |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Sue Stone |
| Job Ref | 09658 |
- Description
- We are working with an established medium sized Freight forwarder based in Manchester so are looking to recruit a Land Freight Operator.
The successful candidate will assist with the day to day running of the operations (North) and will undertake the following:
·Assist the Land Freight Operations Supervisor Manchester in the execution of their duties in support of the Head of Operations Land Freight Norths vision of the company to become more competitive and profitable.
·Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development in order to successfully import/export.
·Ensure all customers and clients are invoiced correctly and on time in conjunction with SOPs.
·Ensure all duties/VAT is charged correctly upon invoicing and collect any monies due in line with SOPs.
·Complete all import/export activities and documentation correctly and on time.
·Ensure all other operational activities are completed on time and in conjunction with SOPs including financial, legal and invoicing transactions.
·Ensure all other operational activities are completed on time including preparing spot quotations, raise jobs, liaise with overseas offices/clients and raise delivery orders.
·Scrutinise all documentation for accuracy, authorise and pass for payment all invoices on time.
·Maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships including assisting with client audits, inspection and collections and liaising with sales.
·Aid credit control with collection of overdue payments from suppliers and clients
·Report internal leads to the line manager/sales team.
·Follow up late customer payments in conjunction with credit control.
·Maintain and utilise the operational system at all times.
·Oversee client and sub-contractor management in conjunction with SOPs.
·Ensure all reports are generated by given deadlines.
·Maintain regular communication with sales teams reporting new sales leads and handover of shipments.
·Create new and maintain current SOPs for the department.
·Communicate quotations to the line manager/sales team within two hours of receipt and ensure all quotations are recorded on the system in one format.
·Ensure best value for money is obtained during procurement processes.
·Implement and improve new efficiencies in workflow in conjunction with line manager.
·Provide holiday and sickness cover as required.
·Paid overtime during the week and weekend will be required as and when necessary.
Skills, Experience and Competencies:
·Previous experience as a Land Freight Operator or in a similar role (with experience in road freight).
·Quality organisational skills and ability to manage many tasks or projects at the same time.
·Ability to prioritise own workload but also be able to work as part of a team.
·Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
·Conversant in IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and CRM systems.
·Demonstrate working administrative background.
·Must have an analytical skill, with a high level of attention to detail.
Company Benefits:
20 days annual leave + public holidays and yearly salary review, + excellent Benefits.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm (inclusive of one-hour unpaid lunch).
Please forward CVs to sue.stone@firstchoiceuk.com
·If you have not heard from us within7 days, then your application has been unsuccessful.
