Our Client, an exciting Global Freight Forwarder, now has a vacancy for a SEA FREIGHT Project Co-Ordinator to join their team.
Duties will involve:
•Handling of inbound and outbound shipments and co-ordinate with carriers.
•Assist with organising and delivering logistical aspects of a tour/event as required by the
Project Manager.
•Create trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
•Ensure all quotes are raised in BoxTop and followed-up with the client, taking a proactive
approach to customers to see if they wish to proceed
•Help prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedule and budget.
•Monitor and track project’s progress and handle any issues that arise.
•Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
•Assist with preparation for ATA Carnets and monitor their tracking
•Liaising with airline ocean lines overseas and UK suppliers (Hauliers).
•Assist with preparing shipment documents such as AWB, BOL's and Custom Entries
•Assisting Project Managers on a daily basis.
Requirements:
•Previous freight forwarding experience.
•System and process driven with very high attention to detail.
•Dynamic, flexible and always lead by example on our standard operating procedures.
•Effective communicator within a team setting.
•Ability to use own initiative and to escalate matters appropriately.
•Positive and professional attitude and willingness to help when needed.
•Five-year background check.
•DBS background check.
•Flexible to the needs of the business.
Desirable Skills
•BoxTop experience or freight forwarding/cargo software.
•CDS experience.
•ATA Carnet experience.
•Forklift experience.
•Full clean UK driving licence.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm, with occasional out of hours work
Company Pension
Company Private Health Insurance Plan
25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
Salary circa 30K - 32K