Air Freight Coordinator
19 hours ago
Colnbrook
Due to increased global growth, we are seeking a Air Freight Coordinator to be part of our Air Freight team at our offices based in London Heathrow. You will coordinate Air Freight activities for Alpi UK. Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm – (inclusive of one-hour unpaid lunch). This role is office based. (must be flexible with the working hours) Salary Range: £25,000.00 - £30,000.00 per annum (dependent upon experience) Key Roles and Responsibilities • The ability to co-ordinate with Network partners and UK clients to arrange a booking to be shipped from origin to destination country, • Basic understanding of INCOTERMS and the risk and liabilities of each term, • The Ability to co-ordinate with network partners, UK clients and/or internal teams to arrange a booking to be shipped from origin to destination country, maintaining clear and effective communication at all times, • Ensuring all shipments adhere to international trade regulations, customs procedures, and export control laws, • Basic understanding of INCOTERMS and the risk and liabilities of each term, • To quote shipments prior to movement and applying agree rates where necessary, • Building relationships with airlines for cargo bookings and rate negotiations, • To liaise with partners to reach out for quotes and rates, • Familiarity with various export documents and their purpose, • Ensure all air export jobs are completed correctly and in a timely manner, • Ensure all customs declaration tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner, • Has the ability to follow instruction and produce airway bill pre-alerts, ensuring accuracy in preparation to avoid critical delays or penalties, • Monitoring the progress of shipments from origin to destination, providing updates to destination partners., • Understanding of HMRC Volumes 1 & 3 of the UK trade tariff., • Report immediately to the line manager any amendments to customs declarations, • Ensure the operational system is always used correctly, • Assist other departments as and when required by the company, • Maintain regular communications with the network and sales team, • Look and propose new efficiencies in customer workflow, • Liaise with HMRC and maintenance of customs procedures, • Ensure all reports are completed as per provided deadline, • Ensure the SOPs are followed completely and accurately, • Look and propose new efficiencies in customer work flow, • Ensure that all goods under Alpi’s deferment account are approved for delivery with accounts or line manager or an agreement must be place on SOP or quotes, • Passing invoices from suppliers and providers within 48 hours from receipt, • Ensure insurance is charged correctly, • Ensure insurance claims are given to the claims department immediately, • Propose and report to Line Manager; strategies related to the Air products, • Provide support and holiday coverage for the local staff when required Skills, Experience and Competencies: • Proven experience, gained ideally within the Freight Forwarding sector with a minimum of 3 years’ experience would be an advantage, • Knowledge and experience of Import and/or Export multimodal business, • Knowledge/skills required for Air Freight sales and products, • Demonstrate quality communication skills along with good presentation skills, • Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Ms Excel and general PC knowledge, • Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures, • Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail, • Able to work independently and as part of a team, • Must be flexible with their working hours Company Benefits Along with 20 days annual leave + Public holidays and yearly salary review we offer the following benefits: • After one year’s service company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan., • After completing six months’ service, Alpi UK Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary., • After one year’s service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required)., • Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 day per each on the anniversary of your date of joining), • Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household., • Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more. The ALPI Group is a recognised player in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation Industry who also specialises in the Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions. With 80 years of history, our company has established best-practice standards in ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management. Still a family run company where people are treated as people, not numbers and considered for their value. With unchanged passion we strive to balance a growing company in a highly competitive industry, with family ethics and social responsibility. Alpi UK is part of the Albini & Pitigliani Group ___ Alpi UK is part of the Albini & Pitigliani Group #Alpiness