Air Freight Import/Export Operator

Our client, who is part of a Multi-National organisation and offers Freight Forwarding & Logistics solutions, with a focus on international shipping and intermodal services, is looking to recruit an Air Freight Import / Export Operator to be based at offices at their newly established London Heathrow office.

On Offer:

• An exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded freight forwarding and logistics specialist at new offices in the London Heathrow area
• Opportunities for upskilling and progression available
• Competitive Salary, based on skills and experience
• Flexibility 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office
• Hours 9am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime available
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contractual bonus scheme

Main Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Air Freight Manager, manage and support the air freight forwarding operations to ensure that the company s objectives are met in a consistent and pro-active manner. To work towards enhancing the profitability of the section by working closely with both internal and external partners/suppliers and maintain a high level of customer contact.

Duties And Responsibilities of the Air Freight Import / Export Operator:

• Handling air import and export freight forwarding operations
• Maintain and develop relationships with customer
• To meet deadlines/requirements as per client requests
• Monitor Supplier performance
• Good file management and attention to detail
• Prepare Quotations in accordance with client s request
• Booking vehicles with subcontractors in accordance with requirement
• Complete required consignment documentation
• Complete export/import customs documents where required
• Ensure the correct documentation is produced depending of country of destination and the status of the goods
• Charging of own files
• Managing distribution and depot/depot costs

To Be Considered:

• Proven experience with air import and export freight forwarding operations
• Excellent communication verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness right service provider for task/job
• Positive, can do attitude
• Preferred Experienced with Microsoft Office packages e.g. word, excel, PowerPoint
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Attention to detail and self-motivated
• Strong team ethic and share knowledge
• Completed IATA courses

For more details, contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry.