Project Forwarder

Divalentinecalver Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in London seeks a skilled Project Forwarder to manage freight operations for events and entertainment. Responsibilities include securing bookings, preparing shipment documents, and overseeing customs clearance. The ideal candidate will ensure exceptional customer service and efficient logistics management. This role requires strong organizational skills and experience in freight operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight operations and logistics.
• Ability to handle all aspects of customs clearance.
• Proficiency in using Cargowise system.

Responsibilities

• Secure bookings with carriers including airlines and hauliers.
• Prepare shipment documents such as AWBs and BOLs.
• Handle customs clearance processes from start to finish.
• Monitor shipment statuses and provide updates to clients.
• Assist in organizing logistical aspects of tours/events.

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Project Forwarder has arisen for our client a specialist international Logistics provider to the events and entertainment industry. As the Project Forwarder, your duties will involve providing a high level of customer service to multiple clients as well as dealing with all aspects of Freight Operations from start to finish. The main day to day responsibilities :

• Securing bookings with carriers (airlines, hauliers etc)
• Preparing shipment document such as AWBs, BOLs etc
• Entering jobs into the Cargowise system in accordance with the guidelines
• Handling all aspects of customs clearance. Including (but not limited to), arranging declarations in house or via a broker, carnet run, monitoring with carrier
• Monitoring shipments (post flight, delivery status, driver info, arrivals, clearance etc) and update the client / account manager a required
• Ensuring job costs are kept up to date, and loaded into Cargowise as soon as possible
• Preparation of customs documents, ATA Carnets, COOs etc
• Reporting regularly to Manager at key stages of the project
• Assisting with organising and delivering logistical aspects of a tour / event

Ensure Warehouse and Project Manager are aware of any transport and warehousing requirements. e.g. freight builds for exports, goods inbound / outbound, import breakdown's, airline and client site collection / delivery etc