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Air Import (Breakbulk Agent) Jobs in Trafford Park, England, United Kingdom at Expeditors
Title: Air Import (Breakbulk Agent)
Company: Expeditors
Location: Trafford Park, England, United Kingdom
Company Description
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
18,000 trained professionals
250+ locations worldwide
Globally unified system
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to ensure the proper and timely movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Air Import department by completing the following tasks:
Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
Processpre alerts from overseas origins
Monitor/trackshipments in transit to arrival
Timely updateevent codes in the import system
Liaisewith airlines and sheds for any discrepancies
Liaisewith collection drivers and the warehouse team
Createrecords for shipments in our customs facility
Settlement of consoles with overseas offices.
Contribute to maintain strong relationships with vendors (airlines, trucking companies, and others).
Meet compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer’s policies / requirements.
Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency.
The successful applicant will work the following shift pattern:
4 days on days off 6am – 6pm
Qualifications
Previous experience in a similar position desirable
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
Good computer skills (Excel, Word).
Fluent in English.
Additional Information
23 Days holiday
Private Medical Insurance
Dental and Optical cover
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
EAP
