Air Freight Exporter

White Recruitment; Kloten; Vor Ort; CHF 69.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

White Recruitment is recruiting an Air Freight Export Operator for a leading international logistics group in Bern. You will manage end-to-end export air freight, including cross-trade movements and healthcare consignments, while liaising with customers and agents to ensure high service levels.

The role requires commercial freight forwarding training, several years of Air Freight Export experience, and familiarity with GDP; English proficiency is essential, with additional languages a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Completed commercial training/apprenticeship within freight forwarding.
• Several years' experience in Air Freight Export operations.
• Previous exposure to Life Sciences and Healthcare logistics.
• Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Additional languages would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• A proactive, enthusiastic and team-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A precise and process-driven approach to your work.

Aufgaben

• Managing the operational processing of Air Freight Export shipments.
• Coordinating cross-trade shipments and international movements.
• Handling specialist Life Sciences and Healthcare consignments.
• Communicating daily with customers, overseas agents, airlines and suppliers.
• Preparing quotations and negotiating rates with airlines.
• Following up with customers to ensure excellent service.
• Supporting the Export Manager across various operational activities.
• Ensuring shipments are handled accurately and in line with required processes and quality standards.
• Completing general administrative and operational duties.
• Maintaining a high level of customer service throughout the shipment lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

Air Freight Export

GDP knowledge

English (written & spoken)

Cross-trade coordination

Independent work

Ausbildung

Commercial training/apprenticeship in freight forwarding

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: EUR73000 - EUR80000 per annum

Air Freight Exporter – Life Sciences & Healthcare

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established global logistics and supply chain organisation for an experienced Air Freight Export Operator to join their growing team in Bern.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an international business operating across a broad global network, where you'll work within a supportive and collaborative team handling time-critical and high-value shipments, including specialist Life Sciences and Healthcare consignments.

What You Can Expect

• CHF 73,000–80,000 salary, depending on experience
• 25 days' annual holiday + Swiss public holidays
• Flat hierarchies – your ideas are valued and you'll have the autonomy to help drive positive change
• Great team – a supportive, collaborative and professional working environment
• Modern equipment & technology – access to up-to-date tools and systems
• Company pension scheme – comprehensive provision for your future
• Continuous training & development – professional training and opportunities for career progression
• Exclusive employee discounts – access to discounts through an extensive network of partner providers
• The opportunity to work within an international logistics environment
• Exposure to specialist Life Sciences, Healthcare and time-critical shipments
• Opportunities to develop your career and take on additional responsibility

The Role

As an Air Freight Export Operator, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient handling of export air freight shipments from start to finish, alongside cross-trade movements and specialist healthcare transports.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the operational processing of Air Freight Export shipments
• Coordinating cross-trade shipments and international movements
• Handling specialist Life Sciences and Healthcare consignments
• Communicating daily with customers, overseas agents, airlines and suppliers
• Preparing quotations and negotiating rates with airlinesFollowing up with customers to ensure excellent service
• Supporting the Export Manager across various operational activities
• Ensuring shipments are handled accurately and in line with required processes and quality standards
• Completing general administrative and operational duties
• Maintaining a high level of customer service throughout the shipment lifecycle

About You

We are looking for an experienced Air Freight professional who can demonstrate:

• Completed commercial training/apprenticeship within freight forwarding, ideally specialising in Air Freight
• Several years' experience in Air Freight Export operations
• Previous exposure to Life Sciences and Healthcare logistics
• Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles
• Good written and spoken English
• Additional languages would be advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• A proactive, enthusiastic and team-oriented approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A precise and process-driven approach to your work

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking international logistics organisation that places a strong emphasis on people, collaboration, innovation and continuous development.

The business operates across an extensive global network, providing employees with the opportunity to work on a diverse range of international logistics solutions while developing their expertise within a modern and supportive environment.

If you’re an experienced Air Freight Export professional looking for your next opportunity in Bern, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.