Our client are looking for a Global Logistics Executive to work 4on 4off Nights 7pm to 7am
Role Purpose
To provide customer-tailored global end-to-end supply chain solutions to support the aerospace industry 24/7. Your role will require you to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Global solutions department across all modes of transport but specifically Air & Road. You will be required to produce shipping documentation, perform customs submissions (Both Export & Import), Obtain freight rates/solutions (road/air/sea) and producing customer quotes whilst always providing timely customer updates ensuring an excellent customer experience throughout.
Main Duties
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Effect the management of day-to-day Road, Sea and Air Freight operations.
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Co-ordinate the export and import bookings of Freight jobs.
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Liaising with customers, partners, shipping lines and carriers
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Obtaining freight rates (road/air/sea) and providing quotations
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Customs formalities including processing export and import declarations, arranging customs clearance, and duty deferment processing.
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Accurate input of order data via various in house and HMRC associated systems for customs declarations for Road/air/ocean freight Imports and Exports.
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General administration
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Assisting colleagues in maintaining effectiveness of Customs data entry
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Dealing with telephone and email queries
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Effect the management of day-to-day Road, Sea and Air Freight operations.
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Co-ordinate the export and import bookings of Freight jobs.
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Liaising with customers, partners, shipping lines and carriers
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Physical processing of goods transiting facility including ETFS and maintaining compliance through WMS and associated IT system platforms.
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To consistently maintain compliance within internal process, regulation, and governing law.
Key Accountabilities
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To be responsible for the daily checking of all Road, Airfreight and Seafreight collections and deliveries and ensuring that clients are kept informed of any deviation to the agreed schedule.
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To support colleagues in work and shipment management and ensure even distribution of workloads.
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Managing the jobs from quotation stage to final invoicing in line with the client expectations and effectively communicating any service issues
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Preparation of customs entries to ensure all regulatory and compliance requirements are met.
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Preparation of other trade documentation and forms required for certain products.
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Liaising with importers/exporters and others to obtain mandatory information for import and export entries.
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Enter data onto specialist customs software.
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Deal with all queries quickly and efficiently relating to customs procedures, tariff classifications, duty rates and any other documentation requirements.
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Keep up to date with changes in regulations, laws and customs procedures.
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Liaise with Port Health and Customs officials on document checks.
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Maximising the gross profit by negotiating with the supplier base
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Invoicing jobs on completion
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To motivate and be motivated in customer service, productivity, and final maximum potential Ebit through continuous improvement.
Resolution of day-to-day operational matters within bounds of profitable file
To problem solve within agreed costs, if outside escalation required
Requirements
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Minimum of 3 years freight forwarding or logistics experience
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The ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadlines
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Excellent customer service skills
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Ability to work autonomously as well as working alongside all other members of staff.
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Ability to communicate effectively
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Patience and attention to detail
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Financial analytics and numeracy skills
DG, Health & Safety, Fire Safety Awareness
Full UK Driving licence with less than 6 points
5 year checkable employment history and right to work in the UK
Salary up to £42K
- We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
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