Logistics Executive (Exports)

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Tilbury is seeking a Logistics Executive (Exports) to join their team. The successful candidate will specialize in coordinating export operations, including customs documentation and shipment management, enhancing service efficiency in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess at least two years of relevant experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in export operations.
• Proven ability to complete export documentation accurately.
• Experience with forwarding software such as CNS and Destin8.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating shipments and arranging bookings with transport providers.
• Completing customs declarations and preparing export documentation.
• Liaising with warehouses and monitoring shipments effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

CNS

Destin8

Multi-freight

Microsoft Office

Job description

Logistics Executive (Exports) – Tilbury, Essex

Join a dynamic and busy logistics team in Tilbury, Essex as an Exports Logistics Executive, specialising in export operations across all transport modes.

This role offers a great opportunity to apply your airfreight and seafreight expertise while supporting seamless export processes in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Communicating effectively with customers, hauliers, and carriers to coordinate shipments.
• Arranging bookings with shipping lines, air carriers, and other transport providers.
• Scheduling collections to meet strict vessel and flight deadlines.
• Completing customs declarations accurately and on time.
• Raising and checking export documentation including Certificates of Origin as required.
• Preparing export manifests and ensuring all paperwork is finalised before dispatch.
• Liaising with warehouses to verify screening and check weighing are completed.
• Monitoring vessels and flights to ensure all shipments are met and handled properly.
• Managing invoicing processes and sending pre-alerts to overseas agents.
• Following up post-delivery to confirm customer satisfaction and identify further service needs.
• Utilising forwarding software such as Multi-freight, CNS, and Destin8 for operational efficiency.
• Adapting to changing industry requirements and contributing to process improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum two years’ experience in export operations with airfreight and seafreight exposure.
• Proven ability to complete export documentation and customs declarations accurately.
• Experience working with CNS, Destin8, and Multi-freight forwarding software is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, friendly personality, and strong team collaboration.
• Proficient English and Maths skills.

Interested? Reach out to Alchemy Global Talent Solutions today.