Sea & Air Freight Co–Ordinator

Description

You will support the day–to–day management of Sea and Air services

Main Duties

Arrange export and import movements via sea and air freight. Liaise with overseas partners, shipping lines, hauliers and agents to ensure all transportation details are correct and all parties are kept informed throughout transit, and ensure they are advised of any delays or changes in schedules.Maintain / develop good working relationships with existing and new customers.Quote customers for potential future work, checking compatibility and availability.Negotiate rates with carriers and customers to secure the booking.Daily contact with all subcontractors to gather status updates for all loads in transit including ETA s and update the transport software accordingly ensuring all collections and deliveries are on schedule.Create / Update OrdersProcess and check all required paperwork such as bill of lading, air waybill, invoices etc. Upload all instructions, documents and emails to the relevant order.Carry out credit search on any potential new Customers.Add all details on the system should there be incident leading to an insurance claim

Skills and Knowledge

3 years experience in sea and air exports – sea exports is essentialPrevious experience with sea and air imports, and export documentation such as: bills of lading, airway bills, certificates of originExperienced in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook and WordGood written and spoken EnglishExcellent communication skillsA positive and proactive attitudeExcellent team working skillsA second language would be desirable but not essential

Salary and Benefits

GBP28–32K depending on experienceFull Time, 37.5 hours – Monday to FridayHybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home – first 3 months full time in the office)Annual Bonus schemeCompany pensionHealth & wellbeing programmeLife insurancePrivate medical insurance (including dental and optical)Sick pay

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