Tender Desk Multimodal ( Healthcare ) Pricing

Job Purpose:
The key objective of the Tender Desk is to ensure that all tenders generated from our clients commercial team network, & are responded to within the deadline and that all tenders are recorded and monitored so that the best pricing levels are provided to our customers and the network at all times

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Provide initial point of contact for the clients Healthcare network for the receipt of tenders, ensuring that all UK product managers and European Healthcare Vertical stakeholders have been made aware of tender deadline and requirements
Management of UK generated European Healthcare tenders for all modes of transport in coordination with regional tender desks as required
Liaison with marketing department to complete RFIs and any supporting tender documentation
To manage and control, follow up, measure and analyse success of all tenders irrespective of origin
In coordination with the product managers and European Healthcare Vertical stakeholders, assist with the implementation of rating structures for key routes
Assist product managers and European Healthcare Vertical stakeholders with spot pricing for sales team.
Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager


Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Operational knowledge, preferably all modes/verticals: Air, Sea, Pharma, Aerospace - (inbound and outbound).
Experience of the Healthcare / Life science industry vertical preffered
Good ICT skills to include excellent knowledge of Excel
Excellent communication skills both verbal & written
Friendly, calm and professional manner
Accustomed to working to fixed deadlines and under pressure
Enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated
Well organised
Ability to work closely with overseas network, commercial team and branches
Knowledge of pricing, ideally multimodal

Job Summary
Looking after a Key Account, handling Multi Modal (Air and Sea) shipments on Imports, Exports Internationally and also Domestic.

50% Ocean and 50% Air. 80% Exports and 20% Imports

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Quoting/Pricing all modes of logistics both international and domestic including cross trades.
Ensuring the smooth day to day running of the account.
Email and telephone correspondence with overseas agents, UK client and internally.
Track shipments and keep the customer updated throughout.
Invoicing - ensuring PO numbers are referenced.
Passing supplier and overseas agents invoices.
Updating customer with flight and sailing schedules.
Informing the customer of any delays and providing solutions.
Ensuring internal SOPs are followed correctly.
Dealing with invoice queries.
Booking courier shipments.
Producing required export / import documentation.
Building rapport with customer and internal departments within Company.
Ensuring CargoWise data is accurate and up to date.

Person Specification:
1 to 2 years freight experience ideally in Seafreight Imports and Exports
Own transport due to company location
Computer literate. Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word.
Open minded and willing to learn.
Committed and able to deal with challenging scenarios.
Proactive.
Empathic to customer and internally looking to provide the best solution.
Able to respond to immediate customer requests.
Organization.
Able to work well as part of a team or individually.
Reacts well to pressure situations.
Able to converse with clients, suppliers and colleagues in a professional and clear manner.
Industry experience.
Sea freight and Air freight knowledge.
Experience of Cargo Wise desirable
Stable career history
The hours are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Salary between GBP25K and GBP30K
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

Multi Modal Operator

Import & export of our customers goods via sea, road, intermodal & groupage.

Duties include, but not limited to:
Sourcing Hauliers & agreeing costs
Quotation of jobs by Intermodal, Road & Groupage.
Arranging shipments with suppliers, agents & shipping lines.
Ensuring the correct documentation is received for customs clearance.
Arrange delivery within the free time period.
Manage any day-to-day issues that can arise.
Check invoices and upload for payment onto the inhouse system.
Invoice all jobs upon completion
Manage the impact & recovery of any additional costs for the company.

-basic knowledge of excel would be desirable.

Salary depending on experience

20 days holiday

Pension 4 % contribution

We are working with an established forwarder near Heathrow, who are recruiting for Multi-Modal operator .

Shifts 4 on 4 off nights 7pm-7am

Purpose:
Co-ordination of Multi-Modal Express and Time Critical Logistics
Responsible for invoicing & profitability
Responsible for Customs Compliance
Processing of HMRC queries through to resolution and closure, minimising duty/tax liability
Core Capabilities:
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Excellent AOG/NFO & Express Knowledge
A mature and professional manner.
HMRC Customs Procedural knowledge Including Entry submission Exp/Imp
Confidence with a computer including excel, CRM database and BoxTop.
Enjoy working with customers and building relationships. Must be able to work well within a target driven environment.
Key Tasks/Responsibilities
Day to Day responsibility for customer service delivery to Express Clients
Management of operational email Inbox, and procedural work flows of consignments
Follow up and resolve all operational issues / customer service concerns raised by the customer
Responsible for Sales Invoicing on a timely basis and job costing accuracy
Processing of import/export documents and creation/submission of Customs Entry Declarations
Keep up to date with Market trends, products, services and news.
Establish and Maintain Internal and External Relationships.
Fully Document attributed clients business processes and requirements.
Ensuring accuracy of Export and Import entry declarations through self-auditing

Please forward CV's to sue.stone@firstchoiceuk.com

**If you havent heard from us within 7 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful this time**

We are working with an established forwarder near Heathrow, who are recruiting for Multi-Modal operator .

Shifts 4 on 4 off days 7am - 7pm

Purpose:
Co-ordination of Multi-Modal Express and Time Critical Logistics
Responsible for invoicing & profitability
Responsible for Customs Compliance
Processing of HMRC queries through to resolution and closure, minimising duty/tax liability
Core Capabilities:
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Excellent AOG/NFO & Express Knowledge
A mature and professional manner.
HMRC Customs Procedural knowledge Including Entry submission Exp/Imp
Confidence with a computer including excel, CRM database and BoxTop.
Enjoy working with customers and building relationships. Must be able to work well within a target driven environment.
Key Tasks/Responsibilities
Day to Day responsibility for customer service delivery to Express Clients
Management of operational email Inbox, and procedural work flows of consignments
Follow up and resolve all operational issues / customer service concerns raised by the customer
Responsible for Sales Invoicing on a timely basis and job costing accuracy
Processing of import/export documents and creation/submission of Customs Entry Declarations
Keep up to date with Market trends, products, services and news.
Establish and Maintain Internal and External Relationships.
Fully Document attributed clients business processes and requirements.
Ensuring accuracy of Export and Import entry declarations through self-auditing

Please forward CV's to sue.stone@firstchoiceuk.com

**If you havent heard from us within 7 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful this time**

Inbound Multimodal Operator


required for a Logistic organisation based in North Essex to arrange multi modal shipments from start to finish.

Duties include:

Planning and arrangement of international consignments
Receiving of pre-advices and shipping documentation
End to end monitoring of inbound, outbound and cross trade movements.
Issuing customs clearance instructions
Booking of FCL, LCL, Groupage and FTL's
Day to day invoicing and job costing
Data Input
Rate Negotiation

Supply Chain Coordinator - immediate starter - 3month contract

Accurately and efficiently process Sea and Air data quality and mile stone tracking information into Transport Management System
Checking Vessel Sailing ETD and ETA, updating TMS with correct information
Ensuring Customers Shipment EDI messages updated and transmitted in good time
Work in harmony with our client to ensure that any delivery transportation requirements of the end customer are met.
Ensure all enquiries or other communications are actioned promptly and efficiently.
Demonstrate flexibility and team skills within the site department to ensure consistent and uninterrupted service to the client and their customers
Administer the operating procedures as defined by the client in support of the Supply Chain Manager

Minimum Requirements:
GCSEs
Excellent communication skills both verbal & written
Fast and accurate keyboard skills
Attention to detail
Friendly, calm and professional manner
Ability to handle pressure and good time-management
Ability to adapt to change and work effectively as part of a team
Enthusiasm and self-motivated

Must have experience to apply for this role,

Export Operator

Dealing with exports for both sea and airfreight
Arranging export customs clearance, VGM
Sending B/L via inttra, airway bill instructions, sea and air
Good customer service and good phone manner as dealing with customers day to day
Liaising with shipping lines / airlines with regards to charges, checking invoices
Invoicing customers and arranging door deliveries via agents when required

Freight forwarding experience minimum 3 years

Salary 25-30 K

Import Operator
Dealing with imports for both sea and airfreight
Arranging customs clearance
Good customer service and good phone manner as dealing with customers day to day
Liaising with shipping lines / airlines with regards to charges, releases and deliveries.
Invoicing customers and arranging deliveries within UK
Freight forwarding experience minimum 3 years
Salary 25-30 K

Operations/Customer Service 3 month Temp contract

Work within the general export team, processing of multi modal movements through company services to meet the customers requirements, completing all duties agreed within this profile

Key Activities:
Extremely high level of service.
Must be able to self-manage, time, systems and processes.
Be a strong team player, taking on accountability for all tasks within this role.
Keep on top of the daily needs of the customers to ensure we meet their expectations.
Complete export paperwork and control the movement of shipments around the world.
Prepare shipments including all relevant information up to point of despatch.
Liaise with the shippers to obtain all shipment information to process shipments.
Be willing, able and have a can do attitude.
Be cost conscious, helping the team operate within budget, ensuring that best market rates are achieved.
Responsible for ensuring all costs are captured and billed on files.
Continually monitor logistical procedures to ensure the best delivery solution is applied.
Support all team members within their own role.
Keep a clean and well-presented working environment.
Identify service/delivery improvements and escalate to manager for consideration/implementation.
Support with ongoing process improvements using First Choice methodology.

Key Skills:
Logis Air
Hazardous goods trained (not essential but a benefit)
Excel/Word (must have a high level of competence)
E-mail
High level of computer skills/speed due to several computer systems/programs

Multi Modal European Operator

A challenging opportunity has arisen for an experienced multi modal forwarder to join the Fairs and Events team based in London.
Experience in airfreight and ocean freight a must with a minimum of 2 years freight forwarding experience.

Key Responsibilities:

o Co-ordination of International/European division work in relation to various exhibitions, events, product launches and global tours worldwide.
o On-site representation at exhibitions globally
o The provision of excellent Customer Service

o Accounts housekeeping including quotations and invoicing.

o Budget management and cost control.

Experience and job requirements:

o Multi modal freight forwarding experience.
o Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills
o Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
o Ability to work well as part of a busy team
o Clean driving licence
o Flexible approach to working hours and the ability to work away from home for periods of up to 3 weeks at a time, often at short notice.

Operations Multi Modal Coordinator

Would ideally have experience in Road (UK and European) and possibly basics in air or ocean freight, Ocean Import experience is a must.

Their role initially would be to control our 3PL orders, arranging picks from the warehouse, to booking delivery with customer, arranging transport, billing, customer contact etc. and then provide cover for the freight department as required.

Must have previous Freight Forwarding Experience

dawn.doogan@firstchoiceuk.com