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