Due to increased global growth, we are seeking a Air Freight Coordinator to be part of our Air Freight team at our offices based in London Heathrow.
You will coordinate Air Freight activities for Alpi UK.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm – (inclusive of one-hour unpaid lunch).
This role is office based. (must be flexible with the working hours)
Salary Range: £25, £30,000.00 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Key Roles and Responsibilities
* The ability to co-ordinate with Network partners and UK clients to arrange a booking to be shipped from origin to destination country
* Basic understanding of INCOTERMS and the risk and liabilities of each term
* The Ability to co-ordinate with network partners, UK clients and/or internal teams to arrange a booking to be shipped from origin to destination country, maintaining clear and effective communication at all times
* Ensuring all shipments adhere to international trade regulations, customs procedures, and export control laws
* Basic understanding of INCOTERMS and the risk and liabilities of each term
* To quote shipments prior to movement and applying agree rates where necessary
* Building relationships with airlines for cargo bookings and rate negotiations
* To liaise with partners to reach out for quotes and rates
* Familiarity with various export documents and their purpose
* Ensure all air export jobs are completed correctly and in a timely manner
* Ensure all customs declaration tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner
* Has the ability to follow instruction and produce airway bill pre-alerts, ensuring accuracy in preparation to avoid critical delays or penalties
* Monitoring the progress of shipments from origin to destination, providing updates to destination partners.
* Understanding of HMRC Volumes 1 & 3 of the UK trade tariff.
* Report immediately to the line manager any amendments to customs declarations
* Ensure the operational system is always used correctly
* Assist other departments as and when required by the company
* Maintain regular communications with the network and sales team
* Look and propose new efficiencies in customer workflow
* Liaise with HMRC and maintenance of customs procedures
* Ensure all reports are completed as per provided deadline
* Ensure the SOPs are followed completely and accurately
* Look and propose new efficiencies in customer work flow
* Ensure that all goods under Alpi's deferment account are approved for delivery with accounts or line manager or an agreement must be place on SOP or quotes
* Passing invoices from suppliers and providers within 48 hours from receipt
* Ensure insurance is charged correctly
* Ensure insurance claims are given to the claims department immediately
* Propose and report to Line Manager; strategies related to the Air products
* Provide support and holiday coverage for the local staff when required
Skills, Experience and Competencies:
* Proven experience, gained ideally within the Freight Forwarding sector with a minimum of 3 years' experience would be an advantage
* Knowledge and experience of Import and/or Export multimodal business
* Knowledge/skills required for Air Freight sales and products
* Demonstrate quality communication skills along with good presentation skills
* Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Ms Excel and general PC knowledge
* Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures
* Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Must be flexible with their working hours
Company Benefits
Along with 20 days annual leave + Public holidays and yearly salary review we offer the following benefits:
* After one year's service company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan.
* After completing six months' service, Alpi UK Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary.
* After one year's service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required).
* Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 day per each on the anniversary of your date of joining)
* Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household.
* Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more.
The ALPI Group is a recognised player in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation Industry who also specialises in the Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions.
With 80 years of history, our company has established best-practice standards in ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management. Still a family run company where people are treated as people, not numbers and considered for their value. With unchanged passion we strive to balance a growing company in a highly competitive industry, with family ethics and social responsibility.
Alpi UK is part of the Albini & Pitigliani Group (cliccare sul bottone "Candidati ora")
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