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Our client is looking for a dynamic Airfreight Export Clerk to join their team at London Heathrow. The successful candidate will oversee air freight operations, supporting the manager with leading a team to ensure compliant, timely and profitable shipment processing, arranging export shipments and managing customs brokerage for high value goods in line with client requirements.
- Plan and manage air freight shipments from start to finish, including customs clearance in both the UK and at the destination, in line with customer requirements.
- Issue MAWB, HAWB, manifest, and any other required shipping documents.
- Prepare and submit customs documentation, including export declarations, export licenses, CITES, and ATA Carnets, and apply for Carnets and CITES permits as required.
- Communicate with clients and internal teams to provide updates on shipment status and resolve any issues that may arise.
- Support other members of the export team as needed to ensure smooth operations.
- Update shipping files and internal systems, while consistently keeping customers informed of their shipment status.
- Liaise with airlines in a professional manner in order to meet operational requirements and maintain up-to-date schedule information and shipment status reports.
- Ensure all quality controls procedures are updated and adhered to.
- Prepare and complete quotations and invoicing accurately and on time
- Experience in freight forwarding / logistics is a must, preferably specialised in the movement of high value goods, Aircaft parts and The Far East
- Possess a positive and professional customer focus and can-do attitude.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Works well under pressure and is able to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
- Knowledge of customs regulations and export procedures required.
- Knowledge of AS400/SAP/MS Office is preferable.
- Knowledge of CDS for customs purposes. xgikmsk
- English language required
- No criminal convictions – subject to full DBS check.
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Kevin Theobald Recruitment Recruitment Team
