Import Export Executive

Job description

Freight Operations Specialist | Manchester | £27k – £35k

Own the Journey. Elevate Your Career.

Are you a Manchester-based freight professional ready to transition from "managing files" to "owning solutions"? We are partnering with a highly respected, expanding forwarder to find a Freight Operations Specialist who thrives on the variety of multimodal logistics. Join a business that doesn't just move cargo—it invests in the people who make it happen.

The Role at a Glance

• End-to-End Execution: Take full command of international import and export movements across Air, Sea, and Road.
• Strategic Coordination: Act as the vital link between global partners, carriers, and hauliers to ensure flawless "collection-to-door" delivery.
• Compliance & Precision: Manage customs documentation and clearances with a sharp eye for UK/EU regulations.
• Client Excellence: Provide proactive, real-time updates that build long-term customer trust.
• Commercial Accuracy: Oversee job costing and invoicing to ensure every file is as profitable as it is efficient.

What You Bring

• The Foundation: 2+ years of UK freight forwarding experience is essential.
• Technical Grip: Familiarity with CargoWise, MultiFreight, or similar industry-standard systems.
• Customs Savvy: A solid understanding of the current customs landscape and documentation requirements.
• The Professionalism: Clear communication skills and a "get-it-right-first-time" mentality.

Why Join This Team?

• Growth: A clear pathway for professional development and ongoing industry training.
• Culture: A fast-paced, friendly, and supportive environment in a major logistics hub.
• Stability: Work for an established brand that recognizes and rewards your expertise.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English