An exciting opportunity for a Project Forwarder has arisen for our client a specialist international Logistics provider to the events and entertainment industry. As the Project Forwarder, your duties will involve providing a high level of customer service to multiple clients as well as dealing with all aspects of Freight Operations from start to finish.
Responsibilities
* Securing bookings with carriers (airlines, hauliers etc)
* Preparing shipment documents such as AWBs, BOLs etc
* Entering jobs into the Cargowise system in accordance with the guidelines
* Handling all aspects of customs clearance, including (but not limited to) arranging declarations in house or via a broker, carnet run, monitoring with carrier
* Monitoring shipments (post flight, delivery status, driver info, arrivals, clearance etc) and updating the client / account manager as required
* Ensuring job costs are kept up to date, and loaded into Cargowise as soon as possible
* Preparation of customs documents, ATA Carnets, COOs etc
* Reporting regularly to Manager at key stages of the project
* Assisting with organising and delivering logistical aspects of a tour / event
* Ensuring Warehouse and Project Manager are aware of any transport and warehousing requirements (e.g. freight builds for exports, goods inbound / outbound, import breakdowns, airline and client site collection / delivery etc)
* Liaising with overseas agents / other offices for movements into / out of their territories, for any assigned project
* Ensuring successful completion of each tour / event / project assigned to you
* Producing small transport / logistical budgets
* Negotiating costs with service providers
* Preparing and sending quotes to customers, when instructed
* Providing full customer support for any job / project assigned to you
Following and adhering to core company values.
The successful candidate will have good experience with Freight and / or Logistics roles and have a strong interest in the music / sport and Film / TV industry. A very high level of communication skills are required along with the ability to pay attention to detail and able to prioritise workload. This is a very interesting and varied role.
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