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Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Air/Sea Operations Co-ordinator for a niche sector Heathrow based Freight company based in Slough area.

This role will be an integral part of our freight logistics team. Responsible for aspects of air & sea freight exports and imports and help to develop our in house freight forwarding department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

* Coordinate and manage the full cycle of export and import shipments across multiple transport modes (air, sea).

* Completing MAWB & HAWB’s

* Negotiate rates with carriers and suppliers, ensuring the best possible prices and service levels.

* Provide accurate quotations and pricing for shipments.

* Organise and arrange collections and deliveries

* Handle all necessary documentation for customs clearance, compliance, and shipment tracking.

* Liaise with clients, carriers, and overseas agents to ensure smooth and timely delivery of goods.

* Arranging A-Z of export shipments globally

* Creating job file on in house system, keeping accurate and detailed records

* Develop effective relationships with customers and suppliers for an effective and efficient service and communicating with clients regarding their shipment progress

* Sending proof of exports/imports to clients

* Support and cover import processes

* Communicating with sales and operations team throughout the day

* Provide administration assistance to team

* Provide assistance throughout the business as and when required

* Answering phones

Experience/Skills required

* 2+ years of experience in multimodal freight forwarding, with a focus on both export and imports

* Strong understanding of customs procedures and international shipping regulations.

* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

* Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.

* Operational and sales (business development) experience is an advantage

* Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy

* ASM Sequioa and CDS knowledge

As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry