Freight forwarding occupations Work, Jobs in Thanet District, Ken (with Salaries)

Freight Forwarder
Robert Kukla Spedition UK Ltd —Folkestone
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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2d
Custom Clearance Shift Clerk
Uniserve —Dover
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Business
- Free parking
- Referral programme
13d
Custom Clearance Shift Clerk
Uniserve (U K) Ltd —Dover
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Business
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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12d
Direct Load – Solution Design Manager (F/M/D)
Rhenus SE & Co. KG —Ashford
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- English
Business Development Manager
Rhenus SE & Co. KG —Ashford
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Microsoft Office

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Freight Forwarder

Robert Kukla Spedition UK Ltd
Folkestone

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
2 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Company pension

Qualifications

French
Logistics
English
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills
Negotiation
Time management

Full job description

Due to continued growth, Robert Kukla Spedition UK have an exciting opportunity for a Freight Forwarder to join their French department, located in Folkestone, Kent.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Job Title: Freight Forwarder

Location: CT20 2TQ

Salary: Depending on experience

Robert Kukla Spedition UK Ltd is an international freight forwarding agent, who specialise in the logistics of Beers, Wines and Spirits.

Knowledge, experience and understanding is at the heart of their mission, as well as a drive to appreciate the needs and requirements of every single customer, no matter their size or whatever their budget may be.

As a Freight Forwarder, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of freight forwarding. This includes coordinating and managing customer shipments, from selecting the most suitable most of transport, to monitoring delivery and keeping customers informed throughout the process. You will be responsible for obtaining all necessary shipping documentation and arranging import and export clearance.

This is a hands-on operational role, ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end freight forwarding operations, primarily using sea containers, intermodal rail and road trailers.
Execute orders and coordinate with stakeholders such as suppliers and carriers to ensure prompt collection and delivery of shipments.
Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues or delays that may arise during shipment.
Strategically plan transport solutions by considering customer requirements, cost efficiency, routing options and service level agreements.
Manage import and export documentation, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.
Maintain accurate records, including transport arrangements, shipping tracking and invoicing.
Track and monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and provide updates to customers.
Deliver excellent customer service by keeping clients informed about their shipments and resolving any queries or issues promptly and professionally.

This position is ideal for someone who already has some experience in a Logistics environment and wants to progress their career.

Our ideal candidate for the Freight Forwarder role will have:

A minimum of 1-2 years experience in logistics and freight forwarding.
Full fluency in English; French language skills are desirable.
Strong knowledge of customs procedures and import/export documentation.
Excellent time management, communication and negotiation skills.
The ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension

Experience:

Freight Forwarding: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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