Freight forwarding occupations Work, Jobs in Stoke On Trent, Sts (with Salaries)

Freight Forwarder
Shirley Transport Solutions Limited —Hednesford
- £33,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Freight Forwarder (Maternity cover)
NEON FREIGHT LIMITED —Knutsford
- £25,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Export Customer Solutions Operator
Rhenus SE & Co. KG —Cannock
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Business Development Manager
Rhenus SE & Co. KG —Cannock
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Microsoft Office

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Freight Forwarder (Maternity cover)
NEON FREIGHT LIMITED —Knutsford
Manage supply chain processes by integrating logistics operations with sales management and B2B sales strategies. Ideally to start in August 2026.
£25,000 - £35,000 a year
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Freight Forwarder

Shirley Transport Solutions Limited
Hednesford

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£33,000 - £46,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Employee mentoring programme
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Private medical insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

Sales
Sales management
Supply chain
Logistics
3PL
Transportation management systems
Supply chain management
Data entry
B2B sales
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Negotiation

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Job description

Company Overview:

- Join a dynamic team at Shirley Transport Solutions.
- Work 37 1/2 hours per week with a minimum 28 paid days holiday, including statutory bank holidays.
- Enjoy a good salary structure and paid commission.
- Benefit from a pension scheme, healthcare, and discounted gym membership.
- Car and cycle parking available onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, manage and coordinate the transportation of goods.
- Create, develop and maintain relationships with carriers, hauliers and clients.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and documentation requirements.
- Negotiate rates and contracts with driver base.
- Track shipments and communicate updates to customers.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience in UK road transport and freight forwarding is essential.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Knowledge of regulations and documentation related to freight forwarding.

As a Freight Forwarder, you will play a crucial role in coordinating the transportation of goods for our customers. You will be responsible for pricing, planning and managing the logistics of loads to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

*Duties*

- Utilise transportation management systems to plan and track shipments

- Coordinate with customers and suppliers to arrange transport

- Handle data entry tasks related to shipping documentation

- Negotiate rates with suppliers to secure cost-effective transportation solutions

- Manage sales aspects of freight forwarding services

- Implement Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes for efficient communication

- Utilise software tools for supply chain management

*Requirements*

- Experience in sales management within the logistics industry

- Knowledge of 3PL (Third Party Logistics) operations

- Familiarity with transportation management systems

- Strong understanding of supply chain principles

- Excellent data entry and telephone skills

- Ability to negotiate effectively

- Background in logistics operations

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,000.00-£43,000.00 per year (OTE year one, rising annually)

Additional pay:

Commission pay
Performance bonus

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee mentoring programme
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Uniform provided

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: ASAP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
Private medical insurance

Experience:

B2B sales: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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