Air Freight Coordinator

We have an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and forward thinking Freight Forwarding company who are steeped in history and have a reputation for high quality and service excellence. They are looking for team members to join their operations team, in a role which offers variety and a stimulating and challenging work environment.

You will be working from beautiful offices in a new building in Central Harrow and as part of a successful team; you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• To co-ordinate and ship cargo via airfreight to the UK and other parts of the world.
• Maintain all files ensuring they are costed and billed correctly.
• Issuing the airway bills and export Custom clearance.
• To provide an operation service to meet the customer's needs in a cost-effective manner.
• Negotiation with Carriers.
• Providing Quotes.

The role interfaces with:

• Airlines
• UK/Overseas Clients
• UK/Overseas Agents
• Warehouses at LHR, Feltham

• To build and increase clientele through completing a range of business activities relating to Logistics and Freight movements.
• To ensure accuracy in paperwork and documentation.
• Maintain all files ensuring they are costed and billed correctly.
• Issuing the airway bills and export Custom clearance.
• To provide an operation service to meet the customer's needs in a cost-effective manner.
• Negotiation with Carriers.
• Providing Quotes.

• Dangerous Goods by Air Certificate.
• Radioactive Materials by Air (Not Essential, but highly desirable).
• PC Literate - Excel, Word, Access & Outlook.

• Highly organised, with strong prioritisation skills.
• Knowledge/Experience of the industry.
• Knowledge of Airport codes.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of NES entries.
• Effective Time management.
• Good influencing skills.
• Knowledge of IPR/OPR systems.
• E-Customs knowledge.

My client may be looking for two Airfreight Co-ordinators, so if you feel you have right background/expertise to carry out these functions, please apply now for immediate consideration and interview.