Project Forwarder

Divalentinecalver Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Project Forwarder to manage Freight Operations for the events and entertainment industry. In this role, you will secure bookings with carriers, prepare shipment documents, and handle customs clearance while ensuring a high level of customer service. Ideal candidates should have experience in logistics and be proficient with Cargowise. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering logistical solutions for various events.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and freight operations required.
• Familiarity with customs documents and clearance processes.
• Strong communication skills to update clients and managers.

Responsibilities

• Secure bookings with carriers including airlines and hauliers.
• Prepare shipment documents such as AWBs and BOLs.
• Handle all aspects of customs clearance.
• Monitor shipments and update clients as needed.
• Prepare necessary customs documents including ATA Carnets.

Skills

Customer service

Freight Operations

Customs Clearance

Tools

Cargowise

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