Air Freight Import Lead — Ownership & Career Growth

WR Logistics; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics in Manchester is seeking an experienced Air Freight Import Coordinator to join a growing freight forwarder. This permanent role offers ownership, variety and clear career progression within a supportive team.

You will coordinate air freight import shipments, book with airlines, prepare shipping documents and handle customs clearance. A real opportunity to develop within a privately owned forwarder with a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Proven Air Freight Import / freight forwarding experience.
• Good knowledge of air import procedures.
• Customs/CDS experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple shipments in a busy environment.
• CargoWise experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating air freight import shipments.
• Booking with airlines and overseas agents.
• Preparing and checking shipping documentation.
• Customs clearance and CDS.
• Liaising with customers, airlines, hauliers and agents.
• Tracking shipments and providing proactive customer updates.
• Costing, invoicing and resolving operational issues.
• Building strong customer relationships.

Skills

Air Freight Import

Freight forwarding

Air import procedures

Customs/CDS

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

CargoWise

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

WR Logistics in Manchester is seeking an experienced Air Freight Import Coordinator to join a growing freight forwarder. This permanent role offers ownership, variety and clear career progression within a supportive team.

You will coordinate air freight import shipments, book with airlines, prepare shipping documents and handle customs clearance. A real opportunity to develop within a privately owned forwarder with a collaborative culture.