Logistics Coordinator Job Dover area,England UK,Transportation

Our client based in Whitfield, Dover is seeking committed workers to join their busy, fast-paced coordination team.

Full training will be given to allow you to effectively plan and manage time-critical logistics solutions throughout Europe and worldwide, concentrating on air freight, air charter and on-board courier solutions.

What is required?

Good IT skills
Excellent communication and organisation skills
‘Air’ logistics experience is desirable
Additional languages advantageous

Role and responsibilities of Logistics Coordinator

Offer bespoke solutions to clients, best fitting their needs
Liaise with international air freight agents, airline operators and brokers to agree transport costs and ensure the best possible solutions are sourced to fit clients’ requirements
Create AWB documents and cargo manifests
Arrange collection of VAT and duty where required
Ensure compliance in-line with AEO standards, including worldwide customs formalities
Provide pre-alerts to customs agents and clients, including the supervision of T1 creation and document closure
Understand shipping incoterms
Utilise must ride and standard air freight rates at the correct time
Understand all risks involved with each shipment and mitigating that risk
Calculate air freight rates, including understanding chargeable weight conversions
Monitor the progression of transports advising the client at agreed milestones, and ensuring the transports are running to schedule
Escalate any delays in transport to the Team Leader
Understand the core competencies when arranging air charter, air freight and on-board courier solutions
Ensure non-conformances are raised and elevate as per ISO 9001
Ensure bespoke transport management system is correctly monitored and fully updated when required
Answer incoming calls professionally and deal with any enquiries quickly

This is an office-based role requiring you to work 9-hour rotational day shifts with 1 hour for lunch (07:00-16:00, 08:00-17:00, 09:00-18:00 or 10:00–19:00 Monday to Friday).Benefits:

30 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays)
Pension
On-site parking and discounted food
Perkbox discount platform (this includes the EAP and wellness)
Life insurance (on completion of probation)
Staff parking and discounted food
Company uniform provided
Get to be part of a supportive team

Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.