Ocean & Air Import Operator required to join small to medium sized agent

Salary will be around GBP25,000 - GBP27,000 per annum, negotiable

Permanent, full-time

Dynamic and creative freight forwarder looking for an experienced Ocean and Air candidate to join this busy team

Ideally looking for someone who has worked in Ocean and Air operations industry with around 2-3 years plus knowledge primarily Ocean Imports with Air being in the background

Mandarin language an advantage although not essential

Monday to Friday 9-5.30

Salary up to GBP27k for the right applicant

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a Global Commodity Trading Company based in London for a Logistics Coordinator.

Salary: GBP25K-GBP27K depending on experience, + medical + competitive pension
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm
Start: Immediate
Job Description
Insuring the correct issuance and monitoring of Shipping Instructions/contracts to producers and customers
Liaising with Shipping Lines, Forwarding Agents and Receiving Agents, both in the UK and overseas on shipments
Correlating and insuring the correctness of all import and export documentation
Preparing documentation for Letters of Credit and Registered Contracts and lodging the documents with banks and following up on payments
Invoicing and dispatching all original documents to the buyers and 3rd party operatives in good time Managing the End-To-End Supply Chain process.
Constant communication with buyers and 3rd parties, updating them every step of the way through the course of their shipments.
Continuous supply chain management and analysis, always looking for innovative ways to improve the process.
Inputting trading data into Nav Dynamic system
General office administration duties.
This job demands the ability to communicate with people on all levels and the ability to communicate effectively with professionals from numerous cultural backgrounds worldwide, often simultaneously.

Summary and Purpose of Role: - Responsible for order capture, fulfilment, replenishment, forecasting and administration of all international business. - Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companies to ensure efficient deliveries. - Providing full administrative support for the department. - The timely processing of International orders from receipt through to dispatch and invoicing insuring a full audit trail is maintained. - Working closely with the International account manager to assist in the maintenance of international sales. - Working with distributors including both UK and International to ensure their daily needs and product requirements are met. - Liaising with the relevant teams to ensure that products are manufactured and delivered on time. - Overseeing the liaison with customers to keep them informed on the progress of their orders.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE: Note: responsibilities may be added or varied to respond to the demands of the business. Major Activities and Responsibilities (Job role primarily includes, but is not limited to): The role holder will require to liaise with the other members of the International Department to help develop and maintain the International business. Ensure International customers receive excellent customer service throughout their experience with our company To liaise with the customers and all departments at our offices to ensure products are sent correctly and on schedule. Ensure that documentation and records are correct/ accurate and the customer is informed of the progress of their orders. Ensure direct and fluid communication with named accounts held by the International department on a day to day basis. communication with our warehouse and transporters. Organising samples and marketing materials to customers. Monitor the stock for International products with the planning department and suppliers. Stay up to date with any changes to export documentation in line with Trade deals or labelling changes according to the legal requirements of the selected markets. Monitor sales and regularly review and report anomalies. Update service level and sales reports. Input forecasts into computer system and work closely with customers to ensure that forecasting is accurate. Ensuring data entry onto Q-Pulse & into Action Plans is carried out as required. Attend Shows either in the UK or internationally.
Interpersonal skills: Practical in approach and Customer focused Good attention to detail Able to prioritise and multitask Read to travel locally and internationally Works well in a team and under pressure Good communication skills Able to work in a fast pace environment Background & Profile: Degree or HND level in Business Management, Supply chain Management or International business. Experience in a Sales or International Sales role in a Cheese company or similar. Comfortable user of e-mail (Outlook), Excel, Word & Powerpoint skill. Language skills: French essential (Spanish and German optional). Experience in using systems and processes.

Junior Logistics Coordinator

Key Responsibilities
Control regular fixed, standard transport requests to meet the required service level.
Achieve expected operational margin at shipment level.
Track shipments and provide feedback to the receiver.
Liaise with transport providers.
Enter accurate and consistent data in the operating system.
Ensure that financial job costing, invoicing and reporting for freight is carried out in accordance with company standards.
Completing general administration and data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
Work within company standards at all time.
Completing Dashboards and KPIs.

Qualification and Skills
Formal Qualifications
Essential
High School Diploma or equivalent (USA)
5 GCSE A-C or equivalent (UK)

Desirable
Office Administration Certificate

Specific Functional Competences, Knowledge and Skills Required
Essential
Excellent Communication skills.
Computer Literate.
Understanding of Microsoft Office.
Competent level of key skills (English, Maths, IT)
Desirable
European geographical knowledge.
Previous experience in transport office administration.
Knowledge and experience of invoicing procedures.
At least 2 years experience in an office environment.
Language Skills
English language fluency is essential
Other European language is desirable

Travel Requirements
May require occasional regional travel

European language would be an advantage

Import Export Airfreight Forwarder

Air Freight mainly exports (minimal imports)
ASAP start / perm
2 years experience minimum

Mon-Fri
0800-1700
0900-1800
2 person team - specific project

must have previous freight forwarding experience.

AN INTERNATIONAL REMOVALS COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR A SURVEYOR

JOB DESCRIPTION
To represent the company and safeguard its business at every level
To conduct surveys at customer residences accurately, professionally and with knowledge of the agent/account and shipper requirements
To provide customer service excellence
To survey moves in UK locations as situations demand taking best possible notice of geographical difficulties
To cover quality and site visits when necessary
Office based at least 2 times per week for updates and information sharing
RESPONSIBILITIES
To present accurate and detailed survey reports to allow complete costing and service evaluation by staff and to be within 10% accuracy
To present relevant information and documents/packs to shipper at time of survey as required
To be knowledgeable in customs, allowances and packing requirements in front of the customer
To report on survey findings and any information relative to moves immediately
To represent the company and its agencies in a positive and professional manner

Job Title: Head Of Exports

Department: Management

Location: LHR - UK

A client in Heathrow is currently recruiting for an Head Of Exports Manager to oversee the daily workings of a busy freight forwarding office,

The ideal candidate will have extensive experiance working within Export.

You will plan, manage and implement schedules to ensure deadlines are met, whilst maintaining a high quality standard product, production and delivery.

DUTIES

Overall responsibility for all Operations
Extensive Multimodal background
Experience working with operations from start to finish
Manage growth and success of the team
Strong Leadership skills
Responsible for the production, procurement, and planning of daily operations.
Communicates with all relevant employees to ensure deadlines are met
Reporting on P/L
Ability to manage time and work load effectively
Excellent communication skills
Ability to meet the Companys business needs and plans
Understanding of operational processes
Target Driven
Salary range GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 PA

If you are an exact match for this position send in your CV ASAP!