International forwarder

Do you have a passion for logistics? Are you a great communicator and able to build constructive relationships with customers and suppliers? Join our team if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career! International Forwarder

Your department

As International Forwarder you will be part of a highly dedicated and professional team, which is responsible for delivering the highest quality of service to an internationally dedicated client base. Your team consists of experienced International Forwarders and young talents willing to learn the business. This high service level is achieved by teaming up with other operational and supportive departments within the organisation, with the shared aim of achieving the very best for our customers.

Your role

As International Forwarder you will be responsible for a correct settlement of all chartering and assets related transport orders of the customers of P&O Ferrymasters, linked to the administrative and operational activities of all employees involved.

You will also be responsible for maintaining a correct and timely flow of communication between the Customer Service department and hauliers / assets drivers, in order to achieve optimal performance and maximum return.

Other key responsibilities will include:

• Taking care of a correct settlement of all chartering and assets related transport orders wherein P&O Ferrymasters customers wishes / demands are leading;
• Extensive knowledge of the International Road Transport market to Asia and Middle East (Turkey Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, etc) in terms of prices and purchase rates;
• Calculating and recalculating of dimensions, capacity, floor space and size / weight ratio, in order to gain maximum efficiency within legal standards;
• Communicating with drivers / hauliers so that an optimal service and loading rate can be achieved
• Building constructive relationships with customers and suppliers in order to expand westbound forwarding opportunities within the department and organisation;
• Administrative processing of data into the operational computer system, so that all departments / divisions will be kept informed correctly.

Who are we?

At P&O Ferrymasters, you would be joining a pan-European leader in tailor-made transport, logistics and supply chain solutions. We’re part of P&O Ferries – owned by Dubai World – and work across road, rail and sea through our Contract Logistics, Freight Management and Assets divisions. We operate from more than 20 strategic locations in 12 countries, where 500+ colleagues are united by a passion for customer and service focus. Who are you?

As International Forwarder you take responsibility and ownership and possess excellent communication and influencing skills.

So you have:

• Chartering and forwarding skills;
• Good knowledge of and contact with the haulage industry
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a forwarding and / or chartering role;
• Experience with Balkan, Turkey, Armenia, Iran and / or Azerbaijan market;
• Experience with the Spanish, Benelux, French, Italian and / or German market;
• Good command of English and preferably the Turkish / Bulgarian language;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages;
• Good topographical knowledge and are customer orientated.

We offer!

P&O Ferrymasters offers a competitive package in line with the content of the job role.

Time to act!

Do you have what we’re looking for? And does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? We hope so – in which case, now’s the time to let us know! Please apply with your CV! We look forward to hearing from you….