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FREIGHT FORWARDER
Description du poste
-Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the perishable or hazardous nature of goods, cost, transit time and security
-Arranging appropriate packing, taking into account the climate, terrain, weight, cost and nature of goods and also the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination
-Negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs;
-Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with other countries' regulations and fiscal regimes;
-Offering consolidation services by air, sea and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers who have insufficient cargo to require their own dedicated units;
- Arranging insurance and assisting the client in the event of a claim;
- Offering tailored IT solutions and electronic data interchange (EDI) connections;
- Arranging payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment on behalf of the client;
- Utilizing e-commerce, internet technology and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods;
- Arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door-to-door;
- Acting as broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures;
- Dealing with special arrangements for transporting delicate cargoes, such as livestock, food and medical supplies; arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services;
- Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistical and unit-cost analysis;
- Mmaintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
Profil du poste
- At least 3 years of Experience in related roles in Air freight, Land Freight, Sea Freight, Transport and Distribution
- Ability to communicate in English (Both Spoken and Written), which is a must
- Strong communication skills
- At least a first degree in any of the following fields Freight Forwarding and maritime studies, accounting/finance; business/management; Business with languages; economics; supply chain management; transport/distribution/logistics
- Attention to details
Dossiers de candidature
Interested candidates should send resumes in English to the following emails:
stella@topsbpo.com
arthur@topsbpo.com
NB: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted for interviews and we insist all resumes should be in English.
