General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2026-18434  

Line Of Business

FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Operational activities - Freight Administration

Job title

Forwarder M/F

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30

Job description

• Completion of end to end forwarding activities as the individual role requires
• Follow strict and time sensitive SOP's/KPI's to ensure compliance
• Work closely with internal and external customers
• Focus on customer service
• Use of Next Gen/MS office as requested
• Ensure invoicing, job costing, CIA, Netting and milestone are updated within the required timeframe
• Month end department compliance
• Customs Entries
• Cost control
• Assist senior forwarders, Supervisor and line manager where required
• Ensure all reports including internal and customer specific are completed within the deadline
• Resolve queries from customers and suppliers
• Ensure Best Practice models are adopted
• Work closely with the Operations manager for Internal and external rates reviews.
• Remain in contact with customers and suppliers to maintain relationships
• To take part in customer reviews when required to build up visibility and relationships with customers.
• Assist sales and management with customer development
• Maintain clean desk policy
• Operate within companies QA system
• Any other tasks as directed by their Supervisor or line manager

Applicant's profile

• Educated to GCSE/O level standard or equivalent
Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Business related experience

• Proven customer service record and experience

• Proven operational experience
Necessary Technical / Functional Skills

• Thorough understanding of customer needs
• Knowledge in of the international transportation and logistics industry, in export Air Sea Road operations.
• A knowledge and understanding of financials and impact on business
• A Good knowledge of IT systems and processes used in the transport sector
• Fluent in English, local language and any other languages required for smooth operation of business
Required Behavioural Competencies

• Result-oriented and driven to achieve goals and meet targets
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to read and understand an SOP
• Customer service driven
• Deep knowledge of the financial contexts the business exists within
• Profitability and result-oriented and always looking for improvement in our business processes
• Team oriented
• Quality focus.
• Flexible in approach and happy to work shifts as required including weekends

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, United Kingdom, England, London, City of

Location

Candidate criteria

Years of experience in similar position

Junior (1 to 5 years of experience)

Driving license

N/A