Global Logistics Executive in Colnbrook

Our client is looking for a Global Logistics Executive to work.

SHIFTS: Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 / 10:00-19:00.

Salary: GBP32,000 - GBP45,000.

Role Purpose: To provide customer-tailored global end-to-end supply chain solutions to support the aerospace industry 24/7. Your role will require you to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Global solutions department across all modes of transport but specifically Air & Road. You will be required to produce shipping documentation, perform customs submissions (both Export & Import), obtain freight rates/solutions (road/air/sea) and produce customer quotes whilst always providing timely customer updates ensuring an excellent customer experience throughout.

Main Duties:

• Manage day-to-day Road, Sea and Air Freight operations.
• Coordinate the export and import bookings of Freight jobs.
• Liaise with customers, partners, shipping lines and carriers.
• Obtain freight rates (road/air/sea) and provide quotations.
• Handle customs formalities including processing export and import declarations, arranging customs clearance, and duty deferment processing.
• Accurate input of order data via various in-house and HMRC-associated systems for customs declarations for Road/air/ocean freight Imports and Exports.
• General administration and assisting colleagues in maintaining effectiveness of Customs data entry.
• Dealing with telephone and email queries.
• Physical processing of goods transiting facility including ETFS and maintaining compliance through WMS and associated IT system platforms.
• Maintain compliance within internal process, regulation, and governing law.

Accountabilities:

• To be responsible for the daily checking of all Road, Airfreight and Seafreight collections and deliveries and ensuring that clients are kept informed of any deviation to the agreed schedule.
• To support colleagues in work and shipment management and ensure even distribution of workloads.
• Managing the jobs from quotation stage to final invoicing in line with the client expectations and effectively communicating any service issues.
• Preparation of customs entries to ensure all regulatory and compliance requirements are met.
• Preparation of other trade documentation and forms required for certain products.
• Liaising with importers/exporters and others to obtain mandatory information for import and export entries.
• Enter data onto specialist customs software.
• Deal with all queries quickly and efficiently relating to customs procedures, tariff classifications, duty rates and any other documentation requirements.
• Keep up to date with changes in regulations, laws and customs procedures.
• Liaise with Port Health and Customs officials on document checks.
• Maximising the gross profit by negotiating with the supplier base.
• Invoicing jobs on completion.
• To motivate and be motivated in customer service, productivity, and final maximum potential Ebit through continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Previous freight forwarding or logistics experience.
• The ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as alongside all other members of staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Patience and attention to detail.
• Financial analytics and numeracy skills.
• DG, Health & Safety, Fire Safety Awareness.
• Full UK Driving licence with less than 6 points.
• 5 year checkable employment history and right to work in the UK.

We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role. If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.