We are recruiting a European Road Freight Coordinator for our Sough based client. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination, management and profitability of the European transport operations. Salary up to £28,000.

Key Responsibilities: *Responsible for managing the export/import processes for road freight shipments
*Planning and coordinating transport routes and daily schedules for Europe for the fleet, ensuring that the transportation is cost efficient and profitable
*Ensuring effective management in arranging customer collections, packing services and deliveries
*Working with customers and office staff, planning routes and scheduling delivery times, coordinating the drivers, agency drivers and vehicles for work
*Coordinating with customs for clearance and managing customs entry exceptions
*Managing EU airfreight (ie DHL) and EU road courier shipment
*Discussing and resolving client/supplier problems and complaints
*Quoting and coordinating both domestic and international shipments
*Preparing operational reports detailing all work done and comprehensive record keeping, including on our freight management system
*Preparing and processing all documentation and the booking of the chosen method of transportation
*Efficiently handling paperwork including bills of lading, labelling, timesheets and detailed condition reports with photos, customs clearance and advising the customer of any required payments due
Key Attributes *Proven track record and knowledge of domestic and European transport operations and planning
*Good knowledge of current EU transport legislation
*Good geographical knowledge
*In depth knowledge of current EU customs procedures and paperwork requirements
*Experience of dealing with high end clients and goods
*Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook