Air and Ocean Export Coordinator

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is seeking an Air and Ocean Export Coordinator in the Heathrow area to manage end-to-end export shipments. You will coordinate with airlines, shipping lines and transport providers to keep shipments moving on schedule.

The role requires experience in air or ocean exports, knowledge of export documentation and customs procedures, strong communication and organisational skills, and confidence using freight systems and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in air or ocean exports within freight forwarding.
• A good understanding of export documentation and customs procedures.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to stay organised and manage several shipments at once.
• A practical approach to solving problems.
• Confidence using freight systems and Microsoft Office.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing air and ocean export shipments from start to finish.
• Making bookings with airlines, shipping lines and transport providers.
• Preparing air waybills, bills of lading and other export documentation.
• Completing customs entries and ensuring shipments meet export requirements.
• Keeping customers updated throughout the shipment process.
• Liaising with overseas agents and resolving delays or operational issues.
• Checking supplier invoices and preparing files for billing.
• Maintaining accurate records within the company’s freight system.

Skills

Air/Ocean Export experience

Export documentation

Customer service

Organisation

Problem solving

MS Office

Tools

Freight systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air and Ocean Export Coordinator

Heathrow, London

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per year, depending on experience

We are looking for an experienced Air and Ocean Export Coordinator to join an established freight forwarding business in the Heathrow area.

This is a busy, hands on role where you will manage export shipments from initial booking through to final delivery. You will work closely with customers, airlines, shipping lines, overseas agents and transport providers to keep shipments moving smoothly and on schedule.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing air and ocean export shipments from start to finish
• Making bookings with airlines, shipping lines and transport providers
• Preparing air waybills, bills of lading and other export documentation
• Completing customs entries and ensuring shipments meet export requirements
• Keeping customers updated throughout the shipment process
• Liaising with overseas agents and resolving any delays or operational issues
• Checking supplier invoices and preparing files for billing
• Maintaining accurate records within the company’s freight system

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in air or ocean exports within freight forwarding
• A good understanding of export documentation and customs procedures
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to stay organised and manage several shipments at once
• A practical approach to solving problems
• Confidence using freight systems and Microsoft Office
• The right to work in the UK

The successful candidate will join a friendly and experienced team, with a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience.

If you have a solid background in freight forwarding and are looking for your next opportunity near Heathrow, we would be pleased to hear from you.