Freight forwarder
Posted 3 days ago by WR Logistics
£41,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Outwood, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Air Freight Coordinator role involves managing end-to-end air freight operations for a multi-site freight forwarder, ensuring the timely and compliant movement of goods. The position requires coordination with various stakeholders, including overseas agents and internal teams, to facilitate air import and export shipments. Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset are essential for success in this role. The position is based in Gatwick and offers a competitive salary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate air freight import and export shipments
- Liaise with overseas agents, carriers, and clients
- Arrange and track shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations
- Prepare and check shipping documentation (e.g., bills of lading, customs entries)
- Monitor shipments and address any delays or issues
- Coordinate with internal warehouse and transport teams
- Deliver excellent customer service and timely updates
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth operational flow
Key Skills:
- Minimum 2-3 Years' Experience With a UK-based Freight Forwarder
- Strong knowledge of air import/export procedures and documentation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Well-organized with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in freight forwarding systems and MS Office
- Ability to manage full operational cycle (start to finish)
- Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
Salary (Rate): £41,000.00 yearly
City: Gatwick
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Air Freight Coordinator
Location: Gatwick
Salary: Up to £41,000
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Our client, a well-established multi-site freight forwarder with UK and international operations, is looking for an experienced Air Import/Export Coordinator to join their team in Heathrow. This is a key role managing end-to-end air freight operations, ensuring timely and compliant movement of goods worldwide.
What You'll Do:
- Manage and coordinate air freight import and export shipments
- Liaise with overseas agents, carriers, and clients
- Arrange and track shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations
- Prepare and check shipping documentation (e.g., bills of lading, customs entries)
- Monitor shipments and address any delays or issues
- Coordinate with internal warehouse and transport teams
- Deliver excellent customer service and timely updates
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth operational flow
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 2-3 Years' Experience With a UK-based Freight Forwarder
- Strong knowledge of air import/export procedures and documentation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Well-organized with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in freight forwarding systems and MS Office
- Ability to manage full operational cycle (start to finish)
- Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy