Freight Operations Executive
Posted a week ago by Logix Recruitment Limited
Our client, is a small but very busy Freight Forwarder based in Hounslow. They are looking to recruit an experienced Operator covering predominately Air Freight Imports and Exports.
General Operational Duties
- Maintain the day to day allocated freight workload
- Prepare, handle, and process all relevant documentation
- Track & trace cargo, update company online web facilities
- Liaise with carriers, partner agents & other parties to ensure information is up to date & correct.
- Arrange collections, deliveries with hauliers, agents & other parties
- Produce accurate and timely client billing
- Assist road freight and other modes as required
- Complete Customs Entry using current software in operation
- Responsible for Customer service for selected Customers to include all means of correspondence, problem resolution and visits as and when required
- Update agents/customers regarding shipment status
- Resolve customer claims and delivery shortages
- Quote existing customers and agents on sea and air consignments as required
- Collaborate with Sales department as required
- Give close attention & support to new customers
- Collate sales information on prospective customers to be passed onto Sales department
- Help develop good relations with overseas partner agents
- Ensure accounts queries are processed within required times
Requirements
- 5 years + previous experience within the Shipping / Freight industry
- Air Freight Import / Export Operational experience
- Experience within road and sea is an advantage but not essential
- Excellent customer service and attention to detail skills.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- KW56
- Job ID:
- 221974258
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