Freight Forwarder- Healthcare

Job Req Number: 102073

Time Type:
Full Time

At DSV we’re building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity - and we’re looking for new talent to join us

DSV has an excellent opportunity to join our Bristol branch as a Freight Forwarder - Healthcare. This is a great chance for someone with experience within freight forwarding to expand and develop their skills in a dynamic and growing organization.

Role: Freight Forwarder - Healthcare

Location: Bristol (BS32)

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am
-5pm

• Monitor and confirm air & sea UK arrivals
• Request clearance and delivery instructions
• Ensure accurate Cost and Revenue estimates are made against jobs
• Comply with Company policies and procedures
• Ensure knowledge and compliance, with "Good Distribution Practices (GDP) for Pharmaceutical Products" as defined in the company quality policies
• Communicate effectively in a professional manner with customers to ensure their quotations and traffic requirements are fulfilled in line with their booking instructions
• Adherence to customer and internal SOPs
• Liaison with consignee and overseas network (imports) reporting any discrepancies or specific requirements
• Effectively communicate with the DSV warehouse, transport and gateway teams to make warehouse and delivery arrangements

• Excellent IT skills
• Recent previous experience of a similar role in the freight forwarding industry
• Good communication skills with colleagues at all levels as well as external customers
• Ensure legislative compliance in all areas
• Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements, including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment
• Knowledge of "Good Distribution Practices (GDP)" would be a bonus

• Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
• Life Works app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
• Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years' worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.