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Leeds, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Air Freight Import Clerk - Leeds - Up to £35,000

About the Company

Our client is a multimodal freight forwarder who are looking to add an Air Freight Import Coordinator to their team.

As an Air Freight Import Coordinator, you will arrange and handle import/ shipments from all stages from quotation through to billing and delivery.

Air Freight Import Clerk - The Rewards

Air Freight Import Clerk - Requirements

Experienced with air freight operations, managing the end to end process
Experienced working within import operations
Ideally experienced working with FMCG and perishable products
Experience in completing freight documentation
Experience with Customs Clearance documentation
Educated to a good standard of English & Maths
Ability to be flexible and a willingness to become involved in all aspects of the Department as and when necessary
Effective communication skills (verbal & written) with colleagues, clients & suppliers
Excellent Commercial awareness and ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
Experienced with customs clearance documentation and processes
Ability to work under pressure
Knowledge & experience of Cargowise is an advantage

Air Freight Import Clerk - Responsibilities

Providing quotations to clients for air freight import
Booking of shipments with airlines and overseas offices
Dealing directly with, oversea offices, carriers and the airlines global sales agents for pricing and shipment updates
Creating and loading new shipments onto company systems
Maintaining and updating company systems
Regularly advising clients of the status of current shipments
Issuing collection & delivery instructions to the appropriate transport vendor
Raising sales invoices according to the prescribed company procedure
Raising Duty/VAT invoices according to the prescribed company procedure where applicable
Accruing for and passing purchase invoices according to the prescribed company procedure
Filing of completed job paperwork
Updating the respective client S.O.P. with any operational changes
Assisting colleagues in the event of absence, holidays
Communicating any relevant information relating to shipments or market intel to the Supervisor and Head of Air Product
Maintain high levels of service to all clients
Answering the telephone