Logistics Coordinator

Job title:

Logistics Coordinator

Company

First Choice Staff

Job description

Our client close to Heathrow airport are looking for a Logistics Coordinator, handling Airfreight Exports from Frankfurt worldwide. Supporting the German office staff remotely in the Heathrow office.To manage time-critical logistics solutions throughout Europe and worldwide, operating within strict time restraints, ensuring all schedules and deadlines are met.Key Job ResponsibilitiesLiaise with international air freight agents, airline operators and brokers to agree transport costs and ensure the best possible solutions are sourced, to fit clients requirements
Have an understanding of all risks involved with each shipment and mitigating those risks
Calculate air freight rates, including chargeable weight conversions
Monitor the progression of transports, advising the client at agreed milestones and ensuring the transports are running to schedule
Ensure our bespoke transport management system is correctly monitored and fully updated when required
Ensure air way bills (AWBs) are issued promptly and in the correct manner
Make bookings directly with the airlines
Liaise with the handling agents in Frankfurt and the customs agents to ensure smooth handling processes at the airport
Answer incoming calls professionally and deal with any enquiries quickly
General administration, plus any other duties as requiredCandidate RequirementsExcellent spoken and written English
Spoken and written German would be advantageous
Time-critical logistics experience is desirable
Cargowise experience is essential
Analytical and strategic planning skills
Working knowledge of forwarding software & Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of handling air freight and associated regulations
Travel to the Frankfurt office will be required on occassionThe hours to be covered are between 7am and 10pm on a rota pattern (3 shift system). 7am to 3.30pm, 11am to 7.30pm and 1.30pm to 10pm.Salary up to GBP36K based on experience plus benefits

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Expected salary

£30000 per year

Location

Greater London

Job date

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:12:57 GMT

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