EXPORT SHIPPING ADMINISTRATOR – IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE

£18,500 to £23,000 depending on experience

Daventry (NN11)

Maternity Cover – 12 Month contract3We are looking to recruit an EXPORT SHIPPING ADMINISTRATOR to join our busy team of Freight & Logistics operators, based in house at a customer office.

The role of Export Shipping Administrator will be responsible for;

• Arranging and co-ordinating international shipments by seafreight and airfreight
• Liaising with agents and colleagues overseas and in the UK as well as 3^rd party freight and logistics providers and carriers
• Completing Export Shipping documentation
• Organise distribution of documentation via post/courier
• Entering details on in-house computer system
• Produce commercial invoice and all necessary transport documents
• Complete Export Customs declarations
• General administration & Customer Service

This is a maternity cover for approximately 12 months and could be extended. The role requires a hard working individual who has experience of working in International Shipping / Freight Forwarding operations & Administration and who possesses excellent communication and customer service skills.

AOG/Time Critical Airfreight Clerk required to join this busy, established freight agent

Monday to Friday 9-5.30 however will include working 1 in every 3 Saturday and Sunday with following Monday and Tuesday off total hours will be 37.5 hrs p/week

Duties to include:

Following up on urgent deliveries
Arranging Shipments, international and domestic, AOG Shipments, On Board Courier Shipments
Direct Drives
Cutting Export Air waybills (Freight)
Booking Shipments direct with Airline
General admin
Invoicing
will have a solid working history in Exports/AOG and be confident to work on their own at times

Please send your CV to kellie.buckley@firstchoiceuk.com

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

AOG/Time Critical Air Freight Clerk required to join this busy, established freight agent close to LHR

Monday to Friday 9-5.00 however will this position will include Two weeks a month on call (Premium payable)

Duties to include:

Following up on urgent deliveries
Arranging Shipments
international and domestic
AOG Shipments
On Board Courier Shipments
Direct Drives
Cutting Export Air waybills (Freight)
Booking Shipments direct with Airline
General admin
Invoicing

Salary up to GBP28k depending experience

Please send your CV to kellie.buckley@firstchoiceuk.com for immediate interview

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.

If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

TEMPORARY LOGISTICS CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATOR

Salary: £20,000 TO £21,000

Hours:  9.00am to 5.30pm

Locations: Coleshill, Birmingham (B46)

Immediate Start Available - 3 – 6 Month Temporary Contract

We are seeking to recruit a LOGISTICS CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATORT for a 3-6 month Temporary contract, this is offering an immediate start, paying £20,000 to £21,000, based in Coleshill (B46) Birmingham.

We are seeking a candidate who possesses excellent Customer Service skills, able to communicate effectively across all levels, an excellent telephone manner, confident in their approach and always striving to offer customers and colleagues the highest level of service. All candidates will need be IT Literate and conversant in Microsoft Excel.

Working within the Logistics & Distribution Department of a Global Freight Forwarding and Logistics organisation the role of LOGISTICS CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST will be to;

• Liaise with internal and external customers and advise of booking receipts,
• Confirm Freight details and establish any special requests/requirements,
• Input all booking data on to an in-house system and generate reports,
• Trace and track freight keeping customers updated with its status,
• Take all general freight enquiries.

Working closely with other departments and Offices across the UK and globe to offer an outstanding level of service to all Customers.

This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a large global organisation, due to the location all applicants will need to drive with their own form of transport. A clean criminal record and 5 year checkable work history is an essential requirement.

 

Job description: Customs Entry Clerk

Employment basis:
Full time / permanent
Hours: 10:30 to 19:00

Salary: up to GBP30k

Requirements:
Experience within a freight forwarding environment essential
Experience entering declarations with clearance software essential
Comprehensive knowledge of customs procedures and principles
Experience with Datafreight advantageous

General duties:
Preparation and completion of customs entries (import and export) for road (80%) and sea (20%)
Dealing with entry queries - commodity codes, duty rates, licences and documentation requirements etc
Calculation of Duty and VAT rates per consignment
Processing duty reclaims
Maintaining compliance with current and evolving legislation, laws and customs procedures
This role is purely customs entries.

Airfreight Manager

Our client is looking to recruit an Airfreight Manager
To build a new department - must have a solid Airfreight background, with own ideas, how to build a new team. Dealing with a huge contract that is already in place.


Management of Airfreight accounts including quotations, bookings, invoicing and general daily duties relating to the department
Ensuring clients needs and expectations are met and where possible exceeded in a timely and cost-effective manner
Assisting the Directors in development of the department and Company as a whole
Working with the Directors to maximize the profits for both the Airfreight department and the Company as a whole

Quoting for and supervising of all Airfreight bookings
Creating jobs in the company Freight management System
Invoicing for Airfreight department in a timely manner
Liaise with accounts department with any sales/cost queries.
Assisting the Directors in identifying and developing of new accounts/business lanes
Ensuring that clients satisfaction is met and if possible exceeded
Working with the Directors to create and achieve departmental and personal budget


Good general knowledge of Airfreight with specific knowledge of dealing with Letters of Credits and Consular documentation
Extensive network of supplier contacts both domestic and overseas within the Air Cargo industry which will allow for effective and efficient purchase of services.

Must be sharp with an excellent work ethic. This is a good opportunity for the right person.
Must have a solid Freight Forwarding background.

Project Analyst
Lead key projects from planning and scope definition to ensuring on-time and within budget delivery of project objectives
Identify and analyze project opportunities and logistics solutions offering cost reduction opportunities, value add and/or efficiency gains
Review the structure of logistics flows to define available benefits from drawing these into a coordinated network structure
Analyze non-conformance reports to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement plans. Liaise with Procurement on options for solution and assist with corrective actions when necessary
Create project scope, purpose and implementation plan for approval by Regional Manager
Structure and lead cross-functional teams of appropriate personnel to deliver project requirements and tangible performance results
Provide reports of project progress and deficiencies to management team, including actions in place to overcome any shortfalls
Define and develop global business support to introduce best and standard practice and align service offer and capabilities across regions
Enhance the culture and core values of our services and push organization to meet customer scorecard expectations
Ensure all business is conducted in accordance with the companys operational and safety procedures, as per the company Control Manual and Delegation of Authority

Essential Qualifications & Experience
Organisational skills to manage and deliver multiple projects with deadlines.
Strong analytical and numerical skills (including MS Office Suite).
Demonstrated strong and effective organizational skills
Proven ability to work with internal colleagues, external partners and stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications & Experience
Process engineering experience
Lean/Six Sigma
Experience of leading projects and process improvements within logistic enviroment.
Essential Competencies
Excellent communication and presentation skills coupled with the drive and desire to offer market leading supply-chain support solutions to customers
Able to pro-actively identify opportunities for improvement and areas of concern, then make recommendations and implement solutions
Excellent data analytics within logistics / supply chain context
Working knowledge of MS Office Applications
are looking for an energetic, personable candidate to seek improvements and work closely with the operations team to implement change. Project management or analyst experience is essential and previous logistics experience would be a benefit.

The salary banding for this role is between GBP35k - GBP45k depending on qualifications and experience. Life insurance and contributory pension scheme is also part of the package.