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Reports to: Operations Manager (Freight Forwarding)
Job function/Scope: To assist the Operations Manager and Forwarding team in all operational, administrative and commercial aspects of international and domestic requirements. External and on the job training will be provided to the suitable candidate.
Roles & responsibilities
- Co-ordinate all international and/or domestic air, ocean and road freight imports/exports in accordance with company processes and in compliance with all HMRC regulations.
- Customs clearance and consultancy.
- Preparing multi-modal freight quotations.
- Liaising with overseas clients and agents, completion of all required shipping documentation such as airwaybills, bills of lading and CMR notes.
- GRN and coding of all departmental purchase invoices.
- Preparation of sales invoices, e-filing and other administrative tasks as required.
- To provide support during supplier negotiations ensuring that we are obtaining value for money whilst retaining excellent customer service for the client and Petersons.
- Assisting with the preparation of month-end financial close out.
- Follow the principles of the integrated safety management within Petersons and its clients and to take personal responsibility for Health & Safety.
Performance Measure
- Performance against KPI’s such as accuracy of bookings, quotes, billing and quote conversion
- Control of jobs as per client instructions, ensuring that everything is accurately completed on time and on budget.
- Accuracy of information given to client and job tracking
- Comply with all of Peterson’s processes, HMRC regulations and Incoterms.
- Client and inter-departmental feedback. xlqdzyr
Qualifications And Experience
- Minimum Maths & English Standard Grade (or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years Freight Forwarding or Airline Handling operational experience
- Knowledge of HMRC systems
- Competent in Microsoft Office packages
- Commercially Aware
Our Company
From our roots in agricultural inspections, Peterson and Control Union have been operating for nearly 100 years in the field of logistics, quality, certifications and risk management. Our in-depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain in many industries including agriculture, energy, forestry, sustainability and textiles
