Road Freight clerk

A major UK & International freight forwarding company are looking for add a Road Freight Import or Export clerk to their rapidly expanding road freight, Cross trade team,. The ideal candidate must have some road freight experience either Import or Export.ROLE: Road Freight - Import or Export LOCATION: Southall BASIC SALARY: £30k to £35k. HOURS: Monday to Friday: 0800 am to 4:30pm or 08:30am to 5:00pmROLE: Plan, book, and manage road freight transport for inbound and outbound shipmentsLiaise with haulage companies and freight forwarders to negotiate rates and delivery schedulesMonitor shipments and proactively resolve delivery delays or transport issuesEnsure all transport documentation is accurate and compliant (CMRs, delivery notes, consignment notes, import/ export documents)Track transport costs and support cost control initiativesProvide transport partners with precise collection and delivery instructions.Monitor incoming emails toidentify, flag, and escalate potential operational issues.Monitor and report on KPI performance to ensure operational targets are met.Support customs processes.Be willing toparticipatein anon callweekend rota to support operational continuity.Carry out general ad hoc duties to support the wider Operations team.Coordination & CommunicationAct as a key point of contact between suppliers, transport providers, warehouses, and internal teamsProvide regular shipment and order status updates to stakeholdersEscalate risks to service levels or supply continuity when necessaryEnsure compliance with company policies, transport regulations, and health & safety standardsMaintain accurate records and documentation and upload and file in the platform.Identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency and purchasing processesSkills and CompetenciesStrong understanding of road freight operations and logistics processes including customsExperience with purchase order systems and ERP softwareExcellent organisational and time-management skillsStrong attention to detail and accuracyEffective communication and negotiation skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesKnowledge & ExperiencePrevious experience in logistics, transport coordination, or supply chain operationsExperience managing purchase orders and supplier communicationFamiliarity with UK and EMAT road transport regulations and customs(desirable)Worked with Cargo Wise and Lima (desirable)TPBN1_UKTJ