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A Global Leading third-party logistics provider offering import and export logistics solutions via air, sea and road is recruiting for an Air Export Operator to work on a key project cargo account based at offices in Chertsey, Surrey.

Main Purpose of the Role;

Ensure Projects requirements are met and documents are completed in a timely and efficient manner ensuring consistent high performance as set out within the SOP. Handling air export freight forwarding operations from start to finish.

Key Activities:

  • Book airfreight with the Air Carriers
  • Complete HAWB & MAWB
  • Creates/confirms transport bookings to ensure pickup or delivery of shipments within the Projects requested time frame.
  • Performs booking and booking optimization.
  • Ensure timely updates in internal system.
  • Prepares, controls and distributes all required /Export documents
  • Checks responses from counterparts and off-shore offices, validation of required documents.
  • Cross reference received costs against Schedule of Rates
  • Follows-up shipment status
  • Maintains relationships with suppliers.
  • Is responsible for identifying performance issues of suppliers and proposes solutions to improve/correct performance - record/report to Management any slippage in performance or Compliance infringements.
  • Performs IT systems related tasks to provide up to date information on shipments’
  • Collaborates closely with others to ensure smooth handling of shipments and continuous updates.
  • Ensure timely billing of files at the end of each period
  • Provide accruals at the end of each period for reporting purposes
  • Complete customs entries
  • Escalates issues if required.
  • Ensures that all interactions are compliant with Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti-corruption.

Skills & Experience & Educational Qualifications:

  • Proven air freight operations experience
  • Good Administrative skills
  • Results driven and good attention to details
  • Good written and spoken English
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Able to prioritise and perform under pressure

On Offer;

  • An opportunity to join a global leading organisation
  • Excellent salary plus benefits

For full details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Shipping & Logistics industry.

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