Overview
Due to increased global growth, our client, a leading global logistics provider that provides a high-quality level of freight forwarding and logistics services, are looking to recruit an Air Freight Coordinator to be based at the London Heathrow office in Slough, Berkshire.
The Company
A recognised player in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation Industry who also specialise in the Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions. With 80 years of history, their 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 they strive to balance a growing company in a highly competitive industry, with family ethics and social responsibility.
On Offer
* An attractive salary, dependant on skills and experience. Annual salary reviews
* Monday Friday shift pattern: 8.30am 5.30pm
* On commencement 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
* Private medical cover & pension
* Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more.
Main Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Air Freight Manager, the Air Freight Co-ordinator will handle air freight forwarding operations from start to finish whilst offering exemplary customer service to the client base.
Duties and Responsibilities
* The ability to co-ordinate with Network partners and UK clients to arrange air freight shipments to be shipped from origin to destination country
* Basic understanding of INCOTERMS and the risk and liabilities of each term
* Ensuring all shipments adhere to international trade regulations, customs procedures, and export control laws
* 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
* 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.
* Ensure the operational system is always used correctly
* Maintain regular communications with the network and sales team
* Liaise with HMRC and maintenance of customs procedures
* Ensure all reports are completed as per provided deadline
* Passing invoices from suppliers and providers within 48 hours from receipt
* Ensure insurance is charged correctly and ensure insurance claims are given to the claims department immediately
To Be Considered
* Proven experience, gained within air freight forwarding operations
* 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
For more details, please contact Willis Global, a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry
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