Air Import Coordinator

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 and 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 with 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