European Transport Manager

Freightserve recruitment are looking for an experienced Transport person who has proven experience within both Domestic and European transport operations. The company are a niche sector logistics company based in the Colnbrook area.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination, management and profitability of the European transport operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating transport routes and daily schedules for UK and Europe for the fleet, ensuring that the transportation is cost efficient and profitable
• Ensuring effective management in arranging customer collections, packing services and deliveries
• Working with customers and office staff, planning routes and scheduling delivery times, co-ordinating the drivers, agency drivers and vehicles for work
• Discussing and resolving client/supplier problems and complaints
• Co-ordinating all aspects of shipping fine art and antiques from one destination to another

o Assessing clients individual needs on a daily basis - liaising with overseas agents, private collectors galleries, auction houses, artists, transport companies etc.

o Communicating with clients, guiding them through the process of shipping their art/artefacts from different locations

o Quoting and coordinating both domestic and international shipments

o Arranging customer collections and deliveries, which may also include the arranging of specialist packing services

o Preparing and processing all documentation and the booking of the chosen method of transportation

o Efficiently handling paperwork including bills of lading, labelling, timesheets and detailed condition reports with photos, customs clearance and advising the customer of any required payments due

o Invoicing: ensuring invoices are produced on time, month to month or in advance as the job file requires

o Preparing operational reports detailing all work done and comprehensive record keeping, including on our freight management system

o Produce a cost analysis and reports of jobs and European truck runs

• Communicating with sales and operations team throughout the day
• Provide administration assistance to sales team
• Provide assistance throughout the business as and when required
• Attend regular team meetings

Key Attributes

• Proven track record and knowledge of domestic and European transport operations and planning
• Good knowledge of current EU transport legislation
• Experience of dealing with high end clients and goods
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Interpersonal skills - discreet, trustworthy and have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
• A flexible approach to work and be capable of managing priorities
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Commercially focused considering end to end costs

As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight recruitment specialist. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry. Call now to avoid disappointment!!!