Logistics Executive (Exports)

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Logistics Executive (Exports) to join their dynamic team in Wakefield. The role requires expertise in export operations, including managing shipments and documentation for airfreight and seafreight. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and attention to detail, handling multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in export operations.
• Proficient in completing export documentation and customs declarations.
• Strong English and Maths skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments and arrange bookings with transport providers.
• Complete customs declarations and prepare export manifests.
• Ensure customer satisfaction post-delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

CNS

Destin8

Multi-freight

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

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Logistics Executive (Exports), wakefield

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Client:

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions

Location:

wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.