Full job descriptionOur client, a freight forwarder is looking for a Air Freight Coordinator to join their office in Slough.
Key Roles and 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 and in a timely manner
*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
*Ensure the operational system is always used correctly
*Assist other department as and when required by the company
*Provide support and holiday coverage for the local staff when required
*Maintain regular communications with the network and sales team
*Look and propose new efficiencies in customer workflow
*Liaise with HMRC and maintenance of customs procedures
*Ensure all reports are completed as per provided deadline
*Ensure the SOPs are followed completely and accurately
*Look and propose new efficiencies in customer work flow
*Ensure that all goods under their deferment account are approved for delivery with accounts or line manager or an agreement must be place on SOP or quotes
*Passing invoices from suppliers and providers within 48 hours from receipt
*Ensure Insurance is charged correctly
*Ensure insurance claims are given to the claims department immediately
*Propose and report to Line Manager; strategies related to the Air products
Skills, Experience and Competencies
*Proven experience, gained ideally within the Freight Forwarding sector with a minimum of 3 years experience
*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 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
*Able to work independently and as part of a team
*Must be flexible with their working hours