Multi Modal Export Coordinator - 2+ Years Experience Required - Basildon - Permanent Role.
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000
Monday to Friday
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Silver Arrow require an experienced Multi Modal Export Coordinator to work for a well established freight forwarding business based in the Basildon area.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid export freight forwarding experience across road, air and ocean, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can manage shipments from booking through to completion.
Your Role:
- Managing export bookings across road, air and sea freight
- Handling export enquiries and customer bookings
- Preparing and processing export shipping documentation
- Coordinating collections and overseas deliveries
- Liaising with overseas agents, carriers, warehouse teams and internal departments
- Supporting with customs paperwork and export procedures
- Negotiating rates with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing
- Ensuring all costs are accurately logged onto jobs
- Creating and updating shipments within internal systems (e.g. LBase)
- Invoicing jobs in a timely manner
- Liaising with accounts regarding sales and cost queries
- Supporting sales leads and assisting with development of new and existing business
- Maintaining accurate shipment and documentation records
- Assisting colleagues during peak periods and covering other areas when required
What we need from you:
- Proven experience within export freight forwarding is essential
- Experience in a multi-modal export role, covering road, air and sea freight
- Previous office-based experience within freight/logistics
- Strong understanding of export documentation and operational processes
- Working knowledge of customs procedures is advantageous
- Experience liaising with overseas agents and third-party providers
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Good negotiation skills and commercial awareness
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/5 or above)
REF: PERM 250
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