Job Description

European Import Operator

Adecco Chelmsford are delighted to be working with our highly successful and ever-growing client based in Witham.

The purpose of the role is to provide a valuable service in the operations department, to organise the safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation of goods.

Location: Witham

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Salary: \xc2\xa326 - \xc2\xa332k (depending on experience)

Type: Permanent

Benefits: 24 days annual leave + bank holidays, Free parking, Reward & Recognition program, full training provided and much more!

Responsibilities

• Develop key service relationships with customers for an effective and efficient service.

• Develop effective relationships with overseas agents and suppliers.

• Ability to plan a European Groupage Trailer.

• Responsible for the Profit/Loss on the service.

• Ensure the delivery and or collection of goods across Europe.

• Book appropriate transport to meet requirements of goods to be transported.

• Quoting customers on a daily basis.

• Provide complete manifests or delivery notes for use by transport and warehouse staff as required.

• Comply with EU and UK regulations and requirements regarding export / import documentation.

• Ensure that geographic knowledge is updated frequently to enable efficient and effective use of transport.

• Provide assistance and cover in other areas of the operation team as required.

• Learn and operate the in-house system.

• Maintaining accurate administrative records.

• Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently.

• Ensuring site and customer objectives are achieved.

• Full understanding of our ISO/AEO systems.

Requirements

• Some experience working in operations desired but not essential as we are willing to train anyone who may be interested.

• Ability to work to a deadline essential.

• Ability to consolidate cargo in the UK, with a good understanding on how to maximise their trailer payloads.

• Experience planning loads and with using weights/cubes. Knowledge

• The candidate must be commercially aware and liaise closely with the sales department, be able to negotiate favourable rates and win business for their trade route.

• Good communication skills and high level of customer service.

• Good communication and organisational skills.

• Some knowledge of imports and transport operations would be an advantage.

If you are interested in this position, apply online today! If you would like to hear more about this role, please email your CV or call the branch on *01245*268666*

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Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we can only contact shortlisted candidates.

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