DHL

Freight Agent


PayCompetitive
LocationLichfield/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: DPDHGLOBALAV271190ENGLOBALEXTERNAL

      The company

      DHL Freight, one of the leading road freight providers, offers high-quality LTL (less than truck load), FTL (full truck load) and intermodal services for

      the B2B environment. With its road freight expertise, an unrivalled terminal network, special services like Customs, Trade Fairs & Events and

      Sector-specific solutions DHL Freight simplifies its customers most complex transportation processes. DHL Freight comprises more than 160 road

      terminals across Europe, parts of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), North Africa, the Middle East and North America. In these

      approximately 50 countries in Europe and beyond some 13,000 colleagues are employed by DHL Freight.

      Responsibilities

      • To monitor and administrate freight collections and deliveries, plus manage on the road transport operations to ensure successful completion.
      • Liaise with customers on a regular basis to monitor and process consignments and solve any operational problems
      • Keep internal communications with other DHL Freight partner as necessary
      • Process, maintain and update data on company systems
      • Ensure shipping process is carried out in line with the company's processes and quality procedures
      • Prepare required paperwork for Suppliers expert user in house TMS systems (full training provided)
      • Planning of Export linehaul

      Profile

      • Good organisational, IT and communication skills.
      • Intermediate use of MS Office Packages - preferred
      • Knowledge of Dangerous Goods - desired
      • Ability to focus on identifying and meeting customer's needs (internal and external)
      • Ability to think and act across boundaries ( e.g. between processes and departments)
      • Contributes new ideas and is happy to challenge the status quo
      • Challenges self to continually improve in role
      • Good communication skills both individually and to internal/external customers
      • Be aware of Health and Safety standards, along with a high understanding of dignity and diversity in the workplace.
      • Have a methodical and organised approach to work with the ability to think ahead and prioritise tasks.
      • One year Logistics office experience preferred
      • Knowledge of UK/European road transport geography preferred
      • Numeracy and literacy skills essential
      • Some warehouse interaction required

      We offer

      • Competitive salary package
      • Excellent working environment and with IT Mobility
      • Monday to Friday
      • Lichfield Location

      CONNECTING PEOPLE. IMPROVING LIVES.

  • About the company

      We are an international team of over 400,000 shipping professionals, united by a passion for logistics. And we work in a unique environment. DHL is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organization.

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