Project Coordinator - Heathrow - Freight Forwarding

ZipRecruiter; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic logistics provider is looking for a Freight Forwarding Specialist in Buckler's Park. You will be tasked with prioritizing logistics operations and ensuring timely and accurate cargo movement, which includes working closely with clients and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, a solid understanding of freight operations, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding operations.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Good at interacting with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine order of priorities on a daily basis regarding project priorities.
• Obtain details of cargo to be transported and agree type/s of transport.
• Monitor shipment movements until arrival at the destination.

Skills

Customer Focused attitude

Determination to deliver a job well done

Ability to prioritise

Organised

Good at interacting with suppliers

Team player

Understanding of costing

Familiar with load planning and cargo securing

Job description

Job Description

The successful applicant will be involved with

· Assess and determine order of priorities on a daily basis with regard to developing project priorities to enable to examine traffic reports.

· Obtain details of cargo to be transported from Client and from his Vendor/Supplier

· Agree type/s of transport to be utilised for cargo and any specialist equipment required

· Secure relevant transport booking/s and issue instructions for collection, packing and/or consolidation of load as appropriate

· Follow up on collection and arrivals to designated depots

· Develop appropriate cargo movement documents

· Ensure mobilisation times are met

· Distribute operations documentation as appropriate

· Monitor shipment movements until arrival at destination

· Keep Client and management informed in accordance with operating instructions

· Minimise operating costs by timely action

· Issuing air waybills/sea waybills/cmr and export Custom clearance

· Process information into the in-house transport management system

· Keep control of data entries/files closures in timely manner

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

· Customer Focused attitude

· Determination to deliver a job well done

· Able to meet deadlines

· Ability to prioritise

· Organised

· Good at interacting with suppliers

· Team player as well as work independently

· Understanding of costing

· Quotations

· Familiar with load planning and cargo securing

3+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding operations.