Full job descriptionFreightserve recruitment are looking to recruit an Airfreight Coordinator for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Colnbrook, Berkshire area.
Your Key Responsibilities:
*The ability to co-ordinate with network partners, UK clients and/or internal teams to arrange a booking. to be shipped from origin to destination country, maintaining clear and effective communication at all times.
*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.
*To quote shipments prior to movement and applying agree rates where necessary.
*Building relationships with Airlines for cargo bookings and rate negotiations.
*To liaise with partners to reach out for quotes and rates.
*Familiarity with various export documents and their purpose.
*Ensure all air jobs are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
*Ensure all customs declaration tasks are completed correctly.
*Has the ability to follow instruction and produce Airway Bill pre-alerts, ensuring accuracy in preparation to avoid critical delays or penalties.
*Monitoring the progress of shipments from origin to destination, providing updates to destination partners.
*Understanding of HMRC Volumes 1 & 3 of the UK trade Tariff.
*Report immediately to the line manager any amendments to customs declarations.
What we need from you:
*Proven experience, gained ideally within the Freight Forwarding sector - specifically Air / Multi-modal.
*Knowledge and experience of Import and/or Export multimodal business.
*Knowledge/skills required for Air Freight sales and products.
*Demonstrate quality communication skills along with good presentation skills.
*Proficient with INCOTERMS & Microsoft packages especially Ms Excel and general PC knowledge.
*Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures.
*Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail.
*Driver & own transport required due to the location of the offices.
Working hours are Monday - Friday 0830 - 1730
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.