Our client are a market leader in Events Shipping and have a new exciting opportunity for a Freight Operations Agent with experience of either export or import freight forwarding. This could be a new opportunity and challenge for someone with general’ freight forwarding ops’ experience. Suit someone with an interest for music/live events who is looking to move into the exciting world of live event logistics.
Main purpose of the Freight Operations Agent – Events
Responsible for coordinating the movement of goods and materials, ensuring they are transported efficiently and safely from one location to another. Their primary purpose is to oversee the logistics involved in shipping and receiving freight, including scheduling shipments, coordinating with carriers and suppliers, tracking shipments in transit, and resolving any issues that may arise during the transportation process. They will play a crucial role in maintaining supply chain efficiency and meeting customer demands by ensuring that goods are delivered on time and in good condition. Additionally, freight operations operators may also be involved in managing documentation, such as bills of lading and customs paperwork, and optimizing transportation routes to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.
Main duties for the Freight Operations Agent – Events
- All modes of transport – air import/export, ocean import/export, road import/export.
- Customs – predominantly clear carnets but also permanent and temporary imports/exports. Knowledge of ASM Customs system would be
- Knowledge of CDS
- Be able to cut export
- Provide quotes to
- Provide high customer service levels, chase for post flights and PODs, etc
- Responsible for inputting cost accruals and invoicing jobs to clients
- Weekend / out of hours work required with the job – will be paid
- Full, clean driving licence required
- Steady 5 year employment history & NO Criminal record
- Be able to work with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word programs
- Involves some physical
Employment Terms for the Freight Operations Agent – Events
- Mon- Friday 9-5.30 (office based 5 days per week)
- £30-40k DOE
- Pension & Healthcare (After Probation)
- 25 days hols plus BH
- 1 weekend cover in 6 (paid)
- Overtime paid when required
Requirements
Preferred Skills:Import, Export, Good IT & Comms Skills