Logistics Coordinator - Pricing

09405
  • £27000 - £31000
  • Heathrow
  • Permanent
Our client close to Heathrow airport are looking for a Logistics Coordinator, handling Pricing mainly Cross-Trade Airfreight Exports from/to anywhere in the world. AOG/Time critical.

To manage time-critical logistics solutions throughout Europe and Worldwide, operating within strict time restraints, ensuring all schedules and deadlines are met.

Key Job Responsibilities

Liaise with international air freight agents, airline operators and brokers to agree transport costs and ensure the best possible solutions are sourced, to fit clients requirements
Have an understanding of all risks involved with each shipment and mitigating those risks
Calculate air freight rates, including chargeable weight conversions
Monitor the progression of transports, advising the client at agreed milestones and ensuring the transports are running to schedule
Ensure our bespoke transport management system is correctly monitored and fully updated when required
Make bookings directly with the airlines/agents
Answer incoming calls professionally and deal with any enquiries quickly
General administration, plus any other duties as required

Candidate Requirements

Excellent spoken and written English
Time-critical logistics experience is desirable
Analytical and strategic planning skills
Working knowledge of forwarding software & Microsoft Office especially Excel
Working knowledge of handling air freight and associated regulations

The hours to be covered are between 7am and 6pm on a rota pattern (3 shift system). 7am to 3.30pm, 8am to 4.30pm and 10am to 6.30pm.

Salary up to GBP31K based on experience plus benefits

* 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.

Richard Edwards Corporate Manager - Heathrow

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