Specific Functional Competences, Knowledge and Skills Required
Essential
Minimum 3 years experience in Ocean Freight operations within a freight forwarding company, dealing with B/Ls, Consolidations, Customs
Experience of Ocean freight trade-lanes and markets (Americas/APAC/Europe)
Operational experience of Ocean planning processes
Good knowledge of Marine Transport regulations
Good inter-personal skills (written and verbal)
Ability to demonstrate analytical and logical thinking.
Good analytical and numerical skills
Desirable
Previous automotive logistics experience a benefit.
Basic knowledge of domestic & European Road Transport a benefit
Language Skills (Desired)
European language fluency an advantage: i.e. Spanish, Italian, French, German
Operational day to day control of Multi customer under a CT environment
Ensuring transport activities are operated in accordance with internal and customer service requirements
Adherence of operational margins for modal transport
Maximisation of container fill for consolidations
On-time delivery of cargo in line with customer service requirements
Pricing for spot business as per customer requirements
Demonstrate an ability to reduce transport cost and improve margins
Problem solving and corrective actions as appropriate
Customer service ownership existing customer base
Work within company standards.
Formulate cost saving initiatives from freight and consolidation activity, based on supplier/customer agreement.
Ensure that financial job costing, invoicing and reporting for freight is carried out in accordance with company standards.
Good knowledge of customs procedures and regimes
Additional perks are 25 days holiday, life insurance, contributory pension scheme.
We have looking for reliable & hardworking drivers to assist our customer in delivering goods to businesses and private addresses in & around London & the home Counties.
Hours: 0700-1700 with 1hr for lunch + overtime available
Pay rate between GBP10.00-GBP11.50 depending on experience
Candidates must have:
Valid Licence, CPC, Tacho
No more than 3 points
Over 25 yrs old for insurance purposes
At least 2 yrs driving experience in the U.K.
There is potentially an element of manual handling so the successful person must be physically fit.
Also there will be occasions of going out with a drivers mate so being able to work as part of a team is also essential.
* *We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.**
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Logistics Coordinator - This role would specifically before Sea freight activity, but knowledge of Airfreight also would be an advantage. The candidate must have suitable working experience and a minimum of 2 years to be considered.
Salary: GBP27k - GBP29k dependent on experience.
Benefits: Life Assurance, Contributory Pension Scheme, Potential Bonus, 25 days holiday.
Role Purpose & Value
Deliver high quality transportation solutions for our customers through the effective communication with both customers and suppliers to ensure the customers needs are satisfied in relation to quality, cost and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Execute transportation activities in accordance with all customer service requirements
Adhere to operational margins by customer
Ensure on-time delivery of cargo by tracking loads through to delivery and providing customer updates, where necessary
Ensure on-time delivery of cargo by tracking loads through to delivery and providing customer updates, where necessary
Utilise problem solving tools to implement corrective actions with suppliers when needed
Provide world class customer service, and take ownership for assigned customers
Actively identify savings opportunities through load consolidation activities
Communicate with shippers and suppliers to ensure maximization of container utilisation
Enter accurate data into system for booking, tracking and billing shipments
The main operation is Seafreight, but again knowledge of Airfreight as well would be a strong advantage. The candidate must have had prior Team Leader or supervisor position experience to be considered.
Salary: GBP32k - GBP34k dependent on experience
Benefits: Life Assurance, Contributory Pension Scheme, Potential Bonus, 25 days holiday.
Responsible for day to day control and planning for your team within the centralised operations function. Ensuring that all operational tasks completed by designated Logistics team meet, as a minimum, or exceed, the Operational KPIs, the Customers expectations in terms of the standard of service provided, costs agreed, and time frames.
Operational day to day responsibility of designated business area
Drive engagement of Logistics Coordinators imbedding a full understanding of their main objectives and the impact of their operational tasks on attainment of business KPIs
Manage Logistics Coordinators to promote the importance of teamwork and a positive work environment
Ensure financial job costing, invoicing and reporting for freight is carried out in accordance with company standards.
Adherence of operational margins for modal transport
Maximisation of container fill for consolidations
Pricing for spot business as per customer requirements
Demonstrate an ability to reduce transport costs and optimisation improvements in day to day activity.
Participate in the implementation of operational projects resulting in sustained improvements of efficiency, communication, and the quality of service to the customer
Demonstrate an ability to reduce transport costs and optimisation improvements in day to day activity.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in domestic and international network logistics
Experience leading an Operations team within logistics 3-4PL environment
Experience with Logistics software applications and/or Transportation Management Systems
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
Degree or certification in Logistics or a similar field
Experience with Cargowise Software
Essential Competencies
Excellent communication and presentation skills coupled with the drive and desire to offer market leading supply-chain support solutions to customers
Ability to pro-actively identify opportunities for improvement and areas of concern then make recommendations and implementation of solutions
Excellent data analytics within logistics/supply chain context
Working knowledge of MS Office applications
Desirable Competencies
Experience with import/export regimes and requirements for transportation
Role Purpose
Responsible for financial job costing and invoicing within the central operations Ocean and Air Team
Reporting to the Ocean & Air - Team leader
Key Responsibilities
Ensure that financial job costing, invoicing and reporting for freight is carried out in accordance with company standards
Adherence to operational margins for modal transport
Research and resolve billing inquiries and issues, liaising with coordinators
Ensuring transport activities are operated in accordance with internal and customer service requirements
Problem solving and corrective actions as appropriate
Operational day to day control of Multi customer under a CT environment
Maximisation of container fill for consolidations
On-time delivery of cargo in line with customer service requirements
Demonstrate an ability to reduce transport cost and improve margins
Customer service ownership existing customer base
Make continuous improvement through investigation and recommendation
Experience and Skills:
Good inter-personal skills (written and verbal)
Ability to demonstrate analytical and logical thinking
Good analytical and numerical skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Office
Able to work in a high volume, transaction driven environment
Highly organised, detail orientated, self-motivated and able to meet specific deadlines
Experience in international Air & Ocean across key markets within leading Shipping line, Airfreight Forwarder or 3PL (FCL & LCL EU import/export and cross trade)
Experience of core Air & Ocean freight trade-lanes and markets (Americas/APAC/Europe)
Operational experience of Air & Ocean planning processes and tools
Good knowledge of Marine Transport regulations
Previous automotive logistics experience a benefit
Responsible for day to day control and planning within the central operations Ocean Team
Reporting to Control Tower Air & Ocean Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Operational day to day control of Multi customer under a CT environment
Ensuring transport activities are operated in accordance with internal and customer service requirements
Adherence of operational margins for modal transport
Maximisation of container fill for consolidations
On-time delivery of cargo in line with customer service requirements
Pricing for spot business as per customer requirements
Demonstrate an ability to reduce transport cost and improve margins
Problem solving and corrective actions as appropriate
Customer service ownership existing customer base
Work within company standards.
Formulate cost saving initiatives from freight and consolidation activity, based on supplier/customer agreement
Ensure that financial job costing, invoicing and reporting for freight is carried out in accordance with company standards
Good knowledge of customs procedures and regimes
Experience and skills:
Minimum 3 years experience in Ocean Freight operations within a freight forwarding company
Experience of Ocean freight trade-lanes and markets (Americas/APAC/Europe)
Operational experience of Ocean planning processes
Good knowledge of Marine Transport regulations
Good inter-personal skills (written and verbal)
Ability to demonstrate analytical and logical thinking
Good analytical and numerical skills
Previous automotive logistics experience a benefit
Basic knowledge of domestic & European Road Transport a benefit
Language (Desired)
European language fluency an advantage: i.e. Spanish, Italian, French, German
Italian International Road Freight Operator - GBP24k to GBP28k depending on experience.
Previous European Road Freight experience preferred - Language skills required, Fluent Italian essential.
Duties - Arranging domestic and International road transports across Europe, selecting the most cost effective routes whilst adhering to strict service level requirements. The candidate will responsible from the start of the shipment process to the end, receiving orders from the shipper, arranging deliveries schedule with the consignee, direct communication with the carrier and settling all invoicing activities.
German Domestic Operator : Fluent German language essential, previous transport experience preferred but not essential as full training will be given including general industry knowledge. Good communication skills both verbally and written.
Salary : GBP26k - GBP28k depending on experience.
This role is part of a team controlling all the collections and deliveries nationally in Germany, communicating directly with our clients Plants, a wide range of external suppliers and also with the transport carriers. This involves working with all sized vehicles from vans to artics with economy transit times of 2 days to express shipments which are booked within an hour so it covers the all aspect of standard domestic transport. This is a very busy role and is the largest individual team within our road freight department.
Senior Corporate Move co-ordinator we are looking for very experienced candidates who are used to the corporate international moving area of the market, who can handle a file in terms of costing and operations from A to B. Plus ideally they would be looking to do that role long term.
The successful candidate would ideally be an experienced move coordinator / move manager, able to work unsupervised with corporate transferees, organising their international household move assignment. They should have at least 5 years relevant industry experience
Good solid background in removals is required, need someone that can hit the ground running.
To represent the company and safeguard its business at every level
To conduct surveys at customer residences accurately, professionally and with knowledge of the agent/account and shipper requirements
To provide customer service excellence
To survey moves in UK locations as situations demand taking best possible notice of geographical difficulties
To cover quality and site visits when necessary
Office based at least 2 times per week for updates and information sharing
RESPONSIBILITIES
To present accurate and detailed survey reports to allow complete costing and service evaluation by staff and to be within 10% accuracy
To present relevant information and documents/packs to shipper at time of survey as required
To be knowledgeable in customs, allowances and packing requirements in front of the customer
To report on survey findings and any information relative to moves immediately
To represent the company and its agencies in a positive and professional manner