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. The main day to day responsibilities :
1. Securing bookings with carriers (airlines, hauliers etc)
2. Preparing shipment document such as AWBs, BOLs etc
3. Entering jobs into the Cargowise system in accordance with the guidelines
4. Handling all aspects of customs clearance. Including (but not limited to), arranging declarations in house or via a broker, carnet run, monitoring with carrier
5. Monitoring shipments (post flight, delivery status, driver info, arrivals, clearance etc) and update the client / account manager a required
6. Ensuring job costs are kept up to date, and loaded into Cargowise as soon as possible
7. Preparation of customs documents, ATA Carnets, COOs etc
8. Reporting regularly to Manager at key stages of the project
9. Assisting with organising and delivering logistical aspects of a tour / event
10. Ensure Warehouse and Project Manager are aware of any transport and warehousing requirements. e.g. freight builds for exports, goods inbound / outbound, import breakdown's, airline and client site collection / delivery etc