Air Freight Coordinator

Red Recruits; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized freight recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Air Freight Coordinator for their Heathrow office. In this role, you will manage air freight operations from shipment booking to delivery, ensuring compliance with regulations and documentation standards. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in the freight forwarding industry and a comprehensive understanding of import/export processes. This office-based position operates Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, offering the opportunity to optimize and streamline operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in the freight forwarding industry, particularly in air freight operations.
• Strong understanding of import/export multimodal business.
• Knowledge of documentation and customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipping documents accurately, including airway bills and customs forms.
• Monitor and trace shipments, addressing delays or issues.
• Provide clients with updates on shipment statuses.
• Liaise with the network and sales team to optimize operations.
• Evaluate processes to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Completion of import customs entries

Understanding of logistics processes

Familiarity with shipping software

Knowledge of air freight sales and products

Familiarity with tracking systems

Tools

CDS

Job description

Air Freight Coordinator

Location: Heathrow

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Work Type: Fully office-based

Our client, a Multi Modal FreightForwardingCompany are currently seeking an experienced Air Freight Coordinatorto join their team in Heathrow.

AsAir Freight Coordinator, you will play a vital role in coordinating and managing air freight operations for clients and ensure all air import / export jobs are completed correctly.

You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of air cargo shipments, from booking and arranging transportation to tracking and delivery.

Air Freight Coordinator duties:

• Prepare all relevant shipping documents accurately - such as airway bills, customs forms, and commercial invoices.
• Ensure that all goods are approved for delivery.
• Monitor and trace shipments, promptly identifying any delays or issues and taking appropriate actions.
• Provide clients with regular updates on the status of shipments, addressing any queries or concerns that may arise.
• Liaise regularly with the network and sales team.
• Evaluate and identify opportunities to optimize air freight operations, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Provide support and holiday cover when required.

The successful Air Freight Coordinator will have strong experience working within the Freight Forwarding industry, predominantly in Air Freight Operations.

You will need to have knowledge of Import / Export multimodal business as well as knowledge/experience of Air Freight sales and products.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have a solid understanding of air freight operations, including documentation, customs regulations, and transportation processes.

Skills & qualifications required:

• Able to properly complete Import customs entries.
• Good understanding of Logistics processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with shipping software and tracking systems.
• Ideally some knowledge of CDS
• Knowledge of Air Freight sales and products.

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