Airfreight Operations Coordinator

MTrec’s New Job Opportunity; MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading logistics client in their search for an experienced Airfreight Operations Coordinator. The company are an employer of choice for those seeking an exciting and dynamic role in logistics. The position will be office-based and is starting asap. If you have the skills and experience required, then please apply for an immediate response! Rewards and Benefits on Offer; * The opportunity to work with a dynamic and cultured team of professionals * An attractive starting salary * A permanent position from day one! * Excellent bonus structure. * Monday – Friday working hours. * Continuous training and development The Job You’ll Do; * Handling of daily airfreight tasks both import & export, including the raising of quotations, issuance of shipping documentation, processing customs clearances, invoicing clients and the passing of purchase invoices. * Experience in processing customs declarations using CNS, Destin8, Descartes software and a working knowledge of CDS preferable. * Ability to work in a demanding office environment and balance conflicting priorities to keep up with progressive deadlines. * Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for shipments, taking into account the nature of the goods, costs, transit times and security. * Negotiating rates for transportation to maximise both service & profitability. * Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements and any packing specifications. * Ensuring trade compliance with other countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes. Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight. * Having a strong customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate and approach all situations with a calm and sympathetic manner. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and both internal and external customers. Provide customers with regular and accurate updates and deal with any customer queries/complaints that may arise. * Acting as a broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures. * Effective utilisation of available resources to maintain customer objectives. About you; * Good working knowledge of the freight forwarding industry is essential. * Experience in a similar role * Methodical thinker, with a keen attention to detail and analytical skills. * Good IT capability and a strong and confident communicator. * Motivated, resourceful, able to organise own workload and balance competing demands