Senior Export Clerk

World Courier; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Contributory Pension Scheme

Healthcare

Perks at Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

World Courier (UK) Ltd is seeking an experienced Export Operations specialist to manage end‑to‑end air export shipments, including bookings, declarations via CDS, and documentation. The role requires coordinating with airlines and service providers to ensure on‑time delivery.

You will work within a busy team, handling multiple shipments, and applying regulatory and company SOPs. English fluency and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven export background, ideally with road export/customs experience.
• Proficiency with the Customs Declaration System (CDS).
• Strong understanding of air freight tariffs, charges and customer service.
• Fluency in English; excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage export operations from job creation to final delivery.
• Book air freight and process export declarations via CDS.
• Prepare and check documentation and paperwork for export.
• Liaise with airlines and service providers on shipment status.
• Monitor shipments and complete TMS reports and dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with government and company SOPs.

Skills

Export background

Air export

CDS

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

Hours: 40hrs per week 8.5 hrs per shift

Shift: Rotating between 0600-2030 Mon-Fri 1 week early 0600-1430 1 week lates 1200-2030 2 Saturdays a month between 0600-1830 (0600-1430/1000-1830) paid at overtime

Salary Competitive salary plus shift allowance

Job Purpose

All aspects of daily Export Operations of pharmaceutical and Temperature controlled shipments, from the moment a job is created, processing and monitoring through to its arrival at destination. Perform all elements of the air export function, including booking air freight, submitting export declarationsvia CDS, processing shipments, and preparing shipments for final export (labelling and processing)

Main Responsibilities

• Use of internal and external IT and Transport management System (TMS), FileBound, JetStream,Op-STAR & SharePoint.
• External communication with service providers.
• Internal communications within the World Courier network and other UK departments.
• Preparation and completion of all documentation and paperwork for export.
• Checking shipments have had freight charges applied – wherever applicable.
• Liaising with airlines to ascertain the whereabouts of missing cargo.
• Completion of Post-flight and internal TMS reports
• Specialist export of goods through a variety of Government regulated bodies such as The Home Office, Cites, The Chamber of Commerce, DEFRA and HMRC.
• Customs entries involving procedures through CDS..
• Strict adherence to numerous internal procedures both department specific and company specific, the latter being defined by SOPs and Ops memos.
• Shipment handling including loading and unloading of freight.
• Preparation of shipments for export, to include topping up of dry ice, gel pack replenishment, marking and labelling.
• Monitoring of A/S messages
• Checking dangerous goods notes.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required

• Proven export background, ideally with road export/customs experience
• Proven export background, ideally with road export/customs experience.
• Proficiency in air export functions and the Customs Declaration System (CDS).
• Strong understanding of air freight tariffs, charges, and customer service.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills.
• Professional and confident presentation skills
• Proficiency with working tools such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Fluency in English
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to provide relevant ad-hoc information on request
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

The benefits in this role include:

• Free Parking
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Healthcare
• Perks at Work (Discounts on top brands)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to work scheme

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: World Courier (UK) Ltd

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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