Full job descriptionDue to expansion, our client, who are a small friendly global logistics provider based at Heathrow (Ashford TW15) has an exciting new position available for an experienced Cross Trade Executive. The successful candidate should be an experienced freight forwarder with solid experience of handling cross trade import/export traffic via sea (bias) and air, with an excellent commercial awareness and good English communication skills (both verbal & written), someone who can use their initiative is essential with a flexible attitude. Good prospects are available.
Employment Terms for the Cross Trade Executive:
*Office Based
*Hours Mon – Friday 9am-5.30pm
*20 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Overtime or option to bank additional holiday
*Salary £35-40k DOE & Neg
Responsibilities for the Cross Trade Import Executive:
*Dealing with Far east traffic; USA cross trade 70% of the role
*Handling UK exports/imports Sea (bias) and Air; This would be mainly sea freight but would also incorporate some air movements
*Knowledge of USA import procedures an advantage FDA, Bond, ISF filling etc
*Understand the Customs Clearance Process
*Full account management (Start to Finish role)
*Providing Quotes and follow up
*Setting up shipments with overseas offices at origin and issue clear instructions to destination for clearance and delivery (offering a door to door service)
*Managing and monitoring shipments through to delivery, getting Pod and raising invoice
*Maintaining Tracker/Spreadsheets
*High level of customer service required for a demanding client
Required Skills
*Highly organised, able to use initiative
*Excellent English communication skills (verbal & written)
*Strong Admin and IT skills
*Able to work under pressure and to deadlines