Due to increased global growth, our client, a leading global logistics provider that provides a high-quality level of freight forwarding and logistics services, are looking to recruit an Air Freight Coordinator to be based at the London Heathrow office in Slough, Berkshire.

The Company:

A recognised player in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation Industry who also specialise in the Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions. With 80 years of history, their company has established best-practice standards in ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management. Still a family run company where people are treated as people, not numbers and considered for their value. With unchanged passion they strive to balance a growing company in a highly competitive industry, with family ethics and social responsibility.

On Offer:

• An attractive salary, dependant on skills and experience. Annual salary reviews
• Monday – Friday shift pattern: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• On commencement 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Private medical cover & pension
• Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more.

Main Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Air Freight Manager, the Air Freight Co-ordinator will handle air freight forwarding operations from start to finish whilst offering exemplary customer service to the client base.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Air Freight Co-ordinator:

• The ability to co-ordinate with Network partners and UK clients to arrange air freight shipments to be shipped from origin to destination country
• Basic understanding of INCOTERMS and the risk and liabilities of each term
• Ensuring all shipments adhere to international trade regulations, customs procedures, and export control laws
• To quote shipments prior to movement and applying agree rates where necessary
• Building relationships with airlines for cargo bookings and rate negotiations
• To liaise with partners to reach out for quotes and rates
• Familiarity with various export documents and their purpose
• Ensure all air export jobs are completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Ensure all customs declaration tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Monitoring the progress of shipments from origin to destination, providing updates to destination partners.
• Understanding of HMRC Volumes 1 & 3 of the UK trade tariff.   
• Ensure the operational system is always used correctly
• Maintain regular communications with the network and sales team
• Liaise with HMRC and maintenance of customs procedures
• Ensure all reports are completed as per provided deadline
• Passing invoices from suppliers and providers within 48 hours from receipt
• Ensure insurance is charged correctly and ensure insurance claims are given to the claims department immediately

To Be Considered:

• Proven experience, gained within air freight forwarding operations
• Knowledge and experience of Import and/or Export multimodal business
• Knowledge/skills required for Air Freight sales and products
• Demonstrate quality communication skills along with good presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Ms Excel and general PC knowledge
• Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures
• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail

For more details, please contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry