Road Freight Forwarder

Birmingham

Our client is an independent freight forwarder specialist within road and ocean freight, customs brokerage, and bespoke logistics solutions.

Key Focus Areas:

• Coordination of Bremen 3PL warehouse operations
• European road freight planning and executionCusto
• UK import/export customs support
• Assistance with multi modal freight operations

Responsibilities:

Bremen Project (Primary)

• Coordinate UK–Germany inbound shipments and EU outbound distribution
• Liaise with warehouse partners and customers
• Manage exceptions, stock alignment, and operational data
• Handle job costing, invoicing, and KPI reporting

Road Freight (Supporting)

• Procure freight and manage carrier relationships
• Prepare customer quotes and coordinate shipments
• Plan UK import deliveries and handle exceptions

Customs & Operations Support

• Prepare import/export declarations (including CFSP procedures)
• Ensure compliance and manage documentation (e.g. COO, EUR1)
• Maintain records in TMS (Scope) and support wider operations

Candidate Profile:

Essential:

• Experience in road freight or transport planning
• Knowledge of import/export customs declarations
• Strong organisation, communication, and multitasking skills
• Confident using IT systems and working independently

Desirable:

• EU distribution or groupage/full load experience
• CFSP/Inward Processing knowledge
• 3PL or warehouse operations exposure

Salary & Benefits:

• £29,000–£32,000 (DOE)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave (rising to 31 days)
• Hybrid working (2 days/week post-probation)
• Quarterly bonus (up to 10%)
• Training & development opportunities
• Salary-sacrifice car scheme