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Our client, a well-respected market leader in providing international freight forwarding and logistics solutions for high value goods, are recruiting for a talented Air Export Operator to join their team at offices in the London, Heathrow area.
This is a new role to join a new freight forwarding team at offices in Feltham. An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation with a vision to further establish its global leading position within the industry.
On Offer:
* A fantastic opportunity to join a leading Multi-National logistics specialist that places a very strong emphasis on high service quality, flexibility, timeliness, responsiveness, and accurate solutions to customers needs.
* An opportunity to service prestigious clients by providing logistics support for high value goods such as jewellery and luxury goods
* Competitive Salary in line with skills and experience
* Benefits include: 22 Days holiday + Bank holidays
* Working hours 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday
Main Purpose of the Role:
The role involves being in charge of arranging air export shipments and customs brokerage of high value goods based on clients’ requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Air Export Operator:
* Plan and manage air freight export shipments according to customer needs.
* Issue MAWB & HAWB.
* Prepare and submit customs documentation, including export declarations, export licenses and CITES.
* Communicate with clients and internal teams to provide updates on shipment status and resolve any issues that may arise.
* Support other members of the export team as needed to ensure smooth operations.
* Update shipping files.
* Liaise with airlines in a professional manner in order to meet operational requirements and maintain up-to-date schedule information and shipment status reports
* Ensure all quality controls procedures are updated and adhered to
To Be Considered:
* Proven experience in air freight forwarding / logistics is a must, preferably specialised in the movement of high value goods.
* Possess a positive and professional customer focus and can-do attitude.
* Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
* Works well under pressure and is able to multitask in a fast paced setting
* Knowledge of customs regulations and export procedures required
* Knowledge of AS400/SAP/MS Office is preferable.
* Knowledge of CDS for customs purposes is desirable.
* Italian / French language is preferable.
* No criminal convictions – subject to full DBS check.
For full details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry