Airfreight Operations Co-Ordinator

Royal Dutch LV Logistics; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company based in Leeds is looking for an Airfreight Operations Co-Ordinator. The role involves managing daily airfreight tasks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of import/export operations and strong negotiation skills, coupled with a positive and proactive attitude. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, aimed at supporting a dedicated and enthusiastic team member.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Bike2Work Scheme

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Healthcare Plan

Wellbeing Package including gym discounts

Occupational Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience with import and export operations.
• Ability to negotiate rates for transportation.
• Capable of handling customer queries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily airfreight tasks including customs clearances.
• Negotiate rates to maximize service and profitability.
• Maintain compliance with regulations affecting freight.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer focus

Confident communication

Understanding of customs requirements

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Previous experience in airfreight operations

Job description

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Job Description

competitive salary.

About Us

We are a privately owned, global logistics company with a strong reputation for delivering reliable and efficient services to our customers. As a growing organisation, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

LV Logistics have an exciting opportunity for an Airfreight Operations Co-Ordinator to join the team! You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary.

About Us

We are a privately owned, global logistics company with a strong reputation for delivering reliable and efficient services to our customers. As a growing organisation, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Of Our Airfreight Operations Co-Ordinator

• Handling of daily airfreight tasks, both import and export, including raising of quotations, issuance of shipping documents, facilitate customs clearances, invoicing clients and passing of purchase invoices.
• Negotiating rates for transportation to maximise both service and profitability.
• Ensuring trade compliance with other countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes. Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
• Having a strong customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate and approach all situations with a calm and sympathetic manner. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and both internal and external customers. Provide customers with regular and accurate updates and deal with any customer queries/complaints that may arise.
• Investigation and planning of the most appropriate route for shipments, considering the nature of the goods, costs, transit times and security.
• Ability to work in a demanding office environment and balance conflicting priorities to keep up with progressive deadlines.
  
  

What we are looking for in our Airfreight Operations Co-Ordinator:

• Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive forwarding team.
• Have a good understanding of import and export operations with proven experience.
• A confident communicator with the ability to influence.
• Have a good general understanding of customs requirements.
  
  

Why Join Us?

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including:

• Performance bonuses
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + your birthday off if it falls on a working day!
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Healthcare Plan
• Wellbeing Package including discounted gym memberships, mental health support, GP anytime service.
• Occupational Sick pay
  
  

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Airfreight Operations Co-Ordinator, then please click ‘apply’ today - we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Management and Manufacturing

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  Business Consulting and Services

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