Our client, a leading privately owned global logistics provider, are recruiting for an Air Import Coordinator to join their team at offices in Hounslow, Middlesex.
On Offer:
* Opportunity to work for a leading freight forwarding & supply chain management specialist
* Opportunity for career development to department supervisor
* Salary up to £37K, dependant on skills and experience
* WFH Flexibility
* Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30pm: 37.5 hour working week
* 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays
Main Purpose of the Air Import Coordinator:
* Co-ordination of Air import freight forwarding services
* Responsibility for invoicing & profitability on your jobs
* Responsibility for Customs Compliance on customs entries
* Processing of HMRC queries through to resolution and closure, minimising duty/tax liability and involvement in Customs audits
* Internal customs audit and assessments and analysis on this data
Duties & Responsibilities of the Air Import Coordinator:
* Day to day responsibility for customer service delivery to Air customer
* Management of Air Imports Email Inbox, and procedural work flows of consignments
* Follow up and resolve all any operational issues / customer service concerns raised by the customer
* Responsibility for Gross Profit analysis, Sales Invoicing and job costing accuracy
* To promote business development, ensuring all opportunities from existing business are followed up where needed
* Research client operational history past and present, visit their website to gain knowledge of products and any developments
* Contribute to ongoing operational development and cost saving measures
* Identify areas of operational improvement by reviewing process regularly.
* Processing of import documents and creation/submission of Customs Entry Declarations
* Keep up to date with Market trends, companies products, services and news.
* Establish, Manage and Maintain Internal and External Relationships.
* Fully Document attributed client’s business processes and requirements.
* Ensure all HMRC Export and Import entry regulations are met, through self-auditing
* Ensuring accuracy of Import entry declarations through self-auditing
* Key client contacts: Supervisors and Managers
* HMRC, Shipping & Logistics Supervisors & Managers
* Airlines, road Hauliers, co-loaders, suppliers and transport providers.
* IT software including Boxtop, Albacore and ASM
* Overseas agents, BIFA
To Be Considered:
* Proven air import operations experience
* Proven experience using CDS
* HMRC Import Customs knowledge
* Strong attention to detail
For more details, contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry