Freight Coordinator – Cross Trade

Position: Freight Coordinator – Cross Trade

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: Up to £32,000

Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 17:30pm (Hybrid available)

Our client is a well-established freight forwarding and general haulage specialist, leading the way in international logistics, transportation and freight forwarding.

Due to a recent internal promotion, we are now hiring an experienced freight coordinator to join our cross-trade department. We are looking to speak with individuals who have hands-on experience managing cross-trade shipments.

Cross Trade Coordinator Role:

The Cross Trade Coordinator is responsible for ensuring efficient handling, end to end, of a shipment from receipt of booking through to delivery at destination.

Cross Trade Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Arranging shipment bookings with carriers and overseas agents;
• Liaise between Suppliers, Forwarders and overseas agents to obtain up to date shipment information;
• Ensure customers are fully informed of the progress of their shipments;
• Obtain and communicate, internally and externally, all necessary information to ensure correct measures are in place and customer needs are met;
• Maintain all files ensuring they are costed, billed and invoiced correctly in accordance with procedures provided by management;
• Maintain up to date records of overseas parties and suppliers;
• Ensure that any possible freight claims are dealt with in a timely manner in line with Company procedures;
• Arrange cargo insurance certificates;
• Ensure correct documentation is on file and act accordingly as set out in the instructions;
• Handling of any letters of credit / legalised documentation as and when required; and
• Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

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