Road Freight Operations Executive

Our client is a well-established global Freight forwarding, express, international parcels, warehousing and logistics provider. A vast network with more than 354 locations across 60 countries and with 13,000 employees serving customers and attending to the details of their business round the clock, around the globe.

We are now looking for a Road Freight Operations Executive based in Wednesbury. The hours for this role are Monday to Friday - 12pm/Noon - 9:00pm with 1 hour's break

You will be responsible for the smooth movement of trailers from the UK to Ireland and back based in the depot in Wednesbury.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Manifest daily trailers and send related pre-advices
Update collection and delivery status in a timely manner
Responsible for web bookings
Monitor, chase and process all POD's ensuring timely updating of internal system.
Log and report outturn daily reports, cross referencing any discrepancies, completion of new job references, delivery notes and amending of job details
Contact hauliers to provide quotations for special collections/deliveries
Monitor and deal with transport queries by liaising with other depots
Checking that collections are clear and populating the planning sheet
Responsible for creation and issuing of run sheets detailing all collections and deliveries
Working with Warehouse and Transport teams to ensure smooth and efficient movement of all shipments
Customer Service - dealing with queries from customers, subcontractors and drivers and assist

Key skills & Experience
You will have Freight or Transport experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word
Highly organised and a team player
Deadline focused
Flexible, adaptable and quick to learn
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to work well under pressure
Fluent English, both written and spoken is essential
Highly focused, administrative role so attention to detail is essential.

Package and Benefits
Salary up to 31,300
Life Assurance (available after 6 months of service)
Flu Jab Voucher
Occupational Health Services
Monthly Employee Recognition Program
Regular Social Activities
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
25 Days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays
Special Shipping Rates
Pension