Global Logistics Executive - 4on 4off Nights in Slough

Our client is looking for a Global Logistics Executive to work 4on 4off Nights 7pm to 7am.

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

• Effect the management of day-to-day Road, Sea and Air Freight operations.
• Co-ordinate the export and import bookings of Freight jobs.
• Liaising with customers, partners, shipping lines and carriers.
• Obtaining freight rates (road/air/sea) and providing quotations.
• 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.
• 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.
• To consistently maintain compliance within internal process, regulation, and governing law.

Key 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.
• Resolution of day-to-day operational matters within bounds of profitable file.
• To problem solve within agreed costs, if outside escalation required.

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 working alongside all other members of staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Patience and attention to detail.
• Financial analytics and numeracy skills.
• Full UK Driving licence with less than 6 points.
• 5 year checkable employment history and right to work in the UK.

Salary up to £48K.