Our client, a leading freight company specialising in European logistics and road freight solutions is currently looking for a European Freight Forwarder to join their team based in Suffolk.

As the European Freight Forwarder, you will be involved in daily operations within markets and dealing with Import and Export services between the UK and Europe. 

You will be planning, organising, directing, and help run day-to-day operations to exceed customers' expectations. You will also be responsible for negotiating rates with customer as well as transportation costs of suppliers.

We are keen to speak with candidates who have 3-5 years' experience within the European Road Freight Forwarding sector, familiarity of the industry and technical expertise and knowledge / understanding of rates, customers, and suppliers within the European road freight sector.

European Freight Forwarder responsibilities: 

• Maintain and improve working relationships with both customers and suppliers
• Monitoring transport rates, markets, and looking after the job from start to finish
• Sub-contracting haulage requirements, managing transportation bookings, and quotations
• Increase productivity, whilst minimising unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards

Experience of the European Freight Forwarder:

• Computer literacy
• Able to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative
• Additional - European language would be advantageous, however is not essential

Contact us today.

careers@redrecruit.com

01376 503567

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