Senior European Road Freight Operator

Senior European Road Freight Operator
Freight Forwarding | Coalville
Up to £36,000 DOE
We are currently working with an established international freight forwarding business looking for an experienced  Senior European Road Freight Operator  to join their growing Coalville operation.
This is a senior, hands-on operational role with significant ownership of  European and UK Road Freight activity . Youll be responsible for managing freight movements, sourcing solutions through external hauliers, negotiating competitive rates and providing a high level of service to customers.
The business operates through an established network of external hauliers rather than its own fleet, so this would particularly suit someone who knows the  European Road Freight market , is confident sourcing capacity and enjoys finding the right operational and commercial solution for the customer.
There is also scope to help  develop and grow the Road Freight offering  over time as the Coalville operation expands.
What theyre looking for:
Strong hands-on  European Road Freight operational experience
Good knowledge of  European Import & Export and UK domestic Road Freight
Experience managing Road Freight movements throughout the operational lifecycle
Strong knowledge of external hauliers and European transport partners
Confidence sourcing capacity, obtaining rates and  negotiating directly with hauliers
An established network of haulier contacts would be advantageous
Strong customer service and key account management skills
Good commercial awareness, including quotations, costs and profitability
Good working knowledge of  UKEU customs and transit requirements
Cargo Wise  experience would be advantageous
A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership of the operation
The role will involve:
Managing  European Road Freight Import and Export movements alongside UK domestic freight
Receiving and processing customer bookings from instruction through to delivery
Sourcing suitable and cost-effective freight solutions through external hauliers and transport partners
Obtaining and comparing rates, negotiating with hauliers and confirming bookings
Coordinating collections, deliveries and delivery appointments
Liaising with customers, hauliers and internal teams throughout each movement
Monitoring shipments, providing proactive customer updates and resolving operational issues
Obtaining PODs and maintaining accurate shipment milestones
Working closely with the dedicated Customs team on Import, Export and transit requirements
Processing supplier costs and customer invoicing
Onboarding new haulage partners and maintaining relevant documentation
Supporting customer KPIs, operational reporting and SOPs where required
The Opportunity
Based from a  brand-new office in Coalville , youll join a close-knit operation working alongside the Operations Manager, Customer Service team and in-house warehouse operation, as well as the dedicated Customs team and colleagues across the wider UK business.
The immediate focus is on taking ownership of existing Road Freight activity and further strengthening the Coalville operation. Longer term, the business is looking to grow its transport offering, develop new and existing customer activity and potentially expand the team around this position.
Additional Information:
Salary:  Up to £36,000 depending on experience

Location:

Coalville
Monday Friday
Office-based
On-site parking
Cargo Wise operating environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced  European Road Freight professional  who enjoys remaining hands-on operationally but is looking for greater ownership and the opportunity to play an important part in developing a growing Road Freight function.