Due to company expansion our client based in Heathrow are looking for an Air Freight Coordinator to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have 3 years Freight Forwarding Import / Export multimodal business experience, air freight sales experience, outstanding communication and IT skills and a good understanding of logistics processes and procedures. If this sounds like you, please read on…
Key duties for the Air Freight Coordinator role; -
- Co-ordinate with network partners, UK clients and/or internal teams to arrange a booking to be shipped from origin to destination country.
- Ensuring all shipments adhere to international trade regulations, customs procedures and control laws. Basic understanding of INCOTERMS and the risk and liabilities of each term
- Quoting shipments prior to movement and applying agree rates where necessary
- Building relationships with Airlines for cargo bookings and rate negotiations
- Liaising with partners to reach out for quotes and rates
- Ensure all air jobs and customs declarations are completed correctly.
- Assisting with producing Airway Bill pre-alerts.
- Monitoring the progress of shipments from origin to destination and providing updates.
- Reporting any amendments to customs declarations to the line manager
- Assist other departments as and when required.
- Maintain regular communications with the network and sales team
- Liaise with HMRC and maintenance of customs procedures
- Ensure all reports are completed as per provided deadline and SOPs are followed.
- Ensure that all deferment account goods are approved for delivery with accounts.
- Passing invoices from suppliers and providers within 48 hours from receipt
- Ensure Insurance is charged correctly and claims are given to the claims department
What you will need: -
- 3 years’ proven experience, gained ideally within the Freight Forwarding sector
- Knowledge and experience of Import and/or Export multimodal business
- Knowledge/skills required for Air Freight sales and products
- Excellent communication skills and good presentation skills
- Good knowledge of Ms Office – specially Excel and general PC knowledge
- Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills - attention to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible approach
What’s on offer: -
A salary of £26,500 - £30,000pa and an outstanding benefits package
The working hours are Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm
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