European operations Coordinator

Position: UK European operations Coordinator
Role Overview A new position is available for a UK & European Operations Coordinator, this role forms part of the existing Operations Team. It requires the jobholder to Coordinate the day to day Warehousing and UK & European road transport sections and all of the related administration. To build relationships with the existing clients and deliver a high standard of customer care at all times.

About our client International transport and shipping industry, modern office in the centre of Redditch employing a vibrant team of 17 staff involved in sales, operations and accounts. With a Group turnover of £145 Million the business specialises in providing International transport solutions by air, road and sea to exporters and importers throughout the UK. Our clients range from sole traders through to multi-national Blue chip companies.

Employment Terms Mon Fri 830am-530pm 20 days holiday  BH Salary £35k DOE Contrib Pension Office Based 5 days per week Duties; UK & European Ops Coordinator Coordinating the warehouse goods in and out and stock control. Loading and unloading of vehicles using counter balance forklift. Coordinate the day to day bookings of European and UK road transport jobs. Processing where appropriate both export and import customs clearance.

Raising job files and all of the appropriate paperwork Processing jobs through Multifreight software system Extensive client liaison to include quotations, follow up, bookings and problem solving Extensive supplier liaison to include rate negotiations, bookings and problem solving Internal liaison with the Sales Team, assisting with quotations and service information Managing the jobs from start to finish in line with the client expectations and communicating effectively any service issues Maximising the gross profit by negotiating with the supplier base Proactively contacting the existing clients to maximise business potential Invoicing jobs on completion Populating internal analysis and key statistics To be involved in the operations and sales meetings, where current jobs, quotes, problems, entertaining and other relevant topics are discussed along with the previous weeks trading activity Skills & Experience Required;

UK & European Ops Coordinator Forklift licence with warehousing experience. (training can be provided) Ideally European freight forwarding or UK transport operations experience. Customer Service Experience. Good communication skills Good organisational skills Good attention to detail Can work to deadlines and handle pressure Quick thinker / Problem solving Self-motivated and enthusiastic character