Air Freight Forwarding Coordinator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Flash BV

Description

Flash is the solutions provider for time-critical shipments throughout Europe via road and air services. With over 40 years of experience, Flash provides flexibility in the supply chain for various industries, from automotive, aeronautics and defense, to high-tech and Chemicals. The wide European network allows Flash to provide tailor-made premium freight solutions anywhere at any time. Flash is part of Redspher, connecting shippers and carriers via one digital platform to simplify express shipping for everyone.
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Role overview_

Working within our operations team you will take requests from clients, analyse the delivery options open to them, cost out these options and respond to the client, detailing your recommendations and timings.

Once the client has given the go - ahead, it will be your responsibility to arrange the necessary transportation to ensure that the deadline agreed is achieved.

This means working closely with our partners in the UK and our other offices throughout Europe ensuring complete monitoring from door to door.

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Your profile:_

You have 2-3 years of road and or air transport services.

A keen eye for detail and accuracy is important as well as the ability to be productive while in a fast paced environment.

Good communication skills with colleagues as well as shippers and carriers, is essential for success in this position.

The methods of transportation used include dedicated aircraft and helicopter charter, on board courier service, express airfreight and dedicated vehicles.

3PL experience.

Our service is open 24 hours per day / 365 days per year.
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Working Hours_

Normal office hours are however our business does not stop outside these hours, so we work on a rota system that you will be part of which covers morning, evenings and occasional weekends and bank holidays that are paid additionally.

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What we offer:_

Basic salary + Enhanced Unsociable Shift Allowance + monthly profit share bonus

20 day holidays per annum plus private health insurance for you and your dependents.

We offer a European and worldwide time critical and freight forwarding service on a 24 hour basis.

We are the UK arm of the largest and most successful group in Europe, specialised in time critical logistics with offices in 18 countries.

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Application question(s):

• Please mention your salary expectations

Experience:

• Logistics: 2 years (preferred)
• 3PL: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person