Freightserve recruitment are looking for an Air Export Manager for a fast growing Freight / Courier company based in the Heathrow area.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Manager to join our team. This is a hands-on managerial role, responsible for overseeing and airline liaison while providing leadership and support to a team.
The successful candidate will have strong experience in export logistics, airline management and allocations, forecasting, customs procedures, and international shipping documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and support, ensuring all daily tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Audit and check the work/documentation completed, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company procedures.
Airline management and allocation bookings
Arrange the movement of freight by various transportation methods in the most profitable way
Capacity management, negotiate and manage airline space, block space agreements, rates directly with the carriers.
Identifying potential capacity shortages or offloads quickly securing alternative routes.
Liaise within organization to co-ordinate transport and distribution schedules to meet the agreed delivery times
Daily volume forecasting, critical forward-looking planning, estimating future airline and transport requirements based on historical client data, and daily forecast figures.
Complete and audit customs entries using the CDS customs entry system.
Liaise with freight forwarders, airlines, shipping lines, transport providers, and customs authorities to ensure shipments move efficiently.
Maintain accurate records of export transactions and supporting documentation.
Investigate and resolve customs or shipment-related issues in a timely manner.
Work closely with internal departments to ensure export and transport activities run smoothly.
Ensure all export documentation is completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.
Support continuous improvement within the department by maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and customer service.
Skills and Experience Required
Previous experience within export logistics, freight forwarding, supply cha...
Air Export Manager employer: Freightserve Careers
Freightserve is an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in the Freight Forwarding industry, particularly as an Air Import Clerk in the vibrant Ashford area. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a well-established company that values communication and teamwork. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that is rapidly gaining recognition as a leader in the UK freight sector.
