Freight Forwarder Team Leader
18 hours ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Title: Multimodal Freight Forwarding Supervisor Location: Southampton (SO15) Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per year Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 About the Company: Our client is an established, privately-owned freight forwarding group with a strong reputation in the industry. They are experiencing growth and are looking to expand their operations team, offering an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic environment. The Role: We are seeking a Multimodal Freight Forwarding Supervisor to oversee and facilitate end-to-end ocean and air import movements. You will provide operational leadership and support to a small but growing team of five, ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant freight operations. Key Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end ocean and air import shipments, ensuring timely and accurate delivery., • Provide leadership and support to a small team, fostering development and performance., • Coordinate with customs, carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve operational issues., • Ensure compliance with customs declarations, Incoterms, and relevant trade regulations., • Previous experience in freight forwarding operations, including ocean and air imports., • Knowledge of customs declarations and import compliance procedures., • Proven ability to lead or supervise a small team., • Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills., • Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000, • Opportunity to work with a well-established, privately-owned company, • Lead and develop a small, ambitious team WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ