Air Freights Coordinator
Job: Air Freights Coordinator
Basic Salary: £25,000-£30,000
Employment: Full Time
Date posted: 04/07/24
Location: Heathrow, London
Due to increased global growth, our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Air Freights Coordinator to join their Air Freight team. This role involves coordinating air freight activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure all air import/export jobs are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
Complete all customs declaration tasks accurately and promptly.
Report any amendments to customs declarations to the line manager immediately.
Maintain regular communications with the network and sales team.
Identify and propose new efficiencies in customer workflow.
Liaise with HMRC and maintain customs procedures.
Complete all reports by the provided deadlines.
Adhere to all SOPs thoroughly.
Ensure that all goods under the company’s deferment account are approved for delivery with accounts or line manager, or an agreement must be in place on SOP or quotes.
Pass invoices from suppliers and providers within 48 hours of receipt.
Ensure insurance is charged correctly.
Report insurance claims to the claims department immediately.
Propose and report strategies related to air products to the line manager.
Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
Proven experience in the freight forwarding sector.
Knowledge and experience of import/export multimodal business.
Expertise in air freight sales and products.
Quality communication and presentation skills.
Proficient with Microsoft packages, especially Excel, and general PC knowledge.
Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures.
Ability to prioritize and organize own workload with attention to detail.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility with working hours.
Company Benefits:
Enhanced company contributions of 9% for the Group Personal Pension Plan after one year’s service.
Death in Service benefit equal to three times your annual salary after six months’ service.
Eligibility to join the Private Medical Scheme after one year’s service.
Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed).
Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members.
Access to Employee Discounts and Perks, including grocery shopping, holidays, movies, sports, wellness, and more.
About the Client:
Our client is a recognized player in the freight forwarding and transportation industry, specializing in supply chain and logistics solutions. With over 70 years of history, they have established best-practice standards in ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management. They strive to balance a growing company in a highly competitive industry with family ethics and social responsibility.