Air Freight Coordinator

Location: Greater London

Due to increased global growth, we are seeking for an Air Freight Coordinator to be part of our Air Freight team with our London Heathrow Office based in Slough of ALPI UK Ltd.

You will coordinate Air Freight activities for Alpi UK.Office

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm – (inclusive of one-hour unpaid lunch). This role is office based.

Salary Range: £26,500 - £30,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)
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 Alpi’s 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

Benefits that support you Working at ALPI UK comes with a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, financial future and life outside of work, including:20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Loyalty holiday scheme, awarding 1 additional day's annual leave for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days Milestone Day, an additional paid day off to celebrate a meaningful personal occasion of your choice

Enhanced pension contributions, increasing to a 9% employer contribution after 1 year's…