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Freight Forwarder

Employer
DSV A/S
Location
South Killingholme, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
8 Feb 2025
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Specialist Area
Logistics
Job Level
Specialist
Sector
Transport
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
CIPS Membership
Non CIPS member
Job Req Number: 90904
Time Type: Full Time

Freight Forwarder

DSV Road Limited, Eastfield Rd, South Killingholme, Immingham DN40 3DR.

DSV is a global transport company who is looking for an active and invested members of the team.

DSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. Located in more than 80 countries whose employees work passionately to deliver great customer services and high-quality services. If you are motivated, determined with talent to succeed and enjoy responsibility, we'll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy operational department. The role will predominantly be focused on large key accounts. We are looking for the right candidate who is professional, motivated and who has a keen interest in the supply chain sector. This is a challenging and rewarding role.

Responsibilities include.

  • Liaising with large key accounts supplying goods to the UK market.
  • Supporting on domestic transport routines and international movements between Europe and the UK.
  • Be part of a team who are scheduling, planning, and liaising with warehouses, logistics, haulage departments at all levels and with customers externally/internally.
  • Support with KPI reporting and finance in terms of invoicing and finance. Stock appraisals and reconciliation.
  • Converse professionally by telephone, as many phone calls are made in the day to day running of the business.
  • Using Microsoft products and learn new bespoke systems within DSV
  • Administration duties with the ability to focus on prioritising daily tasks
  • Other general duties
Skills Required

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Good IT Skills - Microsoft Office
  • Good telephone manner
  • Tenacious and ability to see things through
  • A multi-tasker
  • Good level of literacy and numeracy
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Adaptable to learn new skills
Personal Skills

  • Good positive attitude
  • Hard working
  • Willing to learn new things
  • Be driven to achieve and exceed given targets
  • Enthusiastic and confident
  • Polite and friendly
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good eye for detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Reliable
  • Good inter-personal skills
  • Team player
What can we offer you?
  • Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.
  • Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally. Please click on link** at the bottom of the page for further details on how DSV is working towards these targets.
  • Be part of a company that has strong company values, to find out more about DSV, including our Values, click the link at the bottom of the page***.
  • In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
    • Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
    • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
    • Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
    • WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
    • LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
    • Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.
    • Eyecare Voucher Scheme
DSV Careers

If you want to know a bit about DSV Careers, please see below****

Links:

Link* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJLhUSBN_0

Link** - https://www.dsv.com/en/sustainability-esg

Link*** - https://www.dsv.com/en/about-dsv

Link**** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnMpG10Po3w

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals. When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You'll join a talented team of approximately 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature's terms.

We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we'll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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Freight Forwarder

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