- Key responsibilities include:Coordinating import and export freight shipments from origin through to final delivery.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for customers, providing proactive updates and resolving queries efficiently.
- Liaising with airlines, overseas agents, transport providers and customs partners to ensure smooth movement of cargo.
- Preparing and checking operational documentation, including transport and customs-related paperwork.
- Managing shipment bookings and negotiating rates with carriers and suppliers.
- Monitoring shipment progress and communicating any potential delays or issues to customers.
- Supporting customs clearance processes through third-party customs brokers.
- Verifying supplier costs, processing invoices and maintaining shipment profitability.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant freight, customs and transport regulations.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and key service providers.
Must have previous Freight experienceAir freight experience is highly desiredThe successful Customer Service and Operations Coordinator - Freight candidate will have previous experience within a freight forwarding environment and possess excellent communication and organisational skills.You will ideally have:
- A minimum of 1 year's experience working within a freight forwarding business.
- Previous experience in a Customer Service Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Freight Forwarder or similar role.
- Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating international import and/or export shipments.
- Knowledge of freight forwarding documentation and operational processes.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced logistics environment.
- Good commercial awareness and confidence dealing with suppliers and customers.
- Experience using freight forwarding or logistics management systems.
- Knowledge of air freight operations would be advantageous. Information based on the attached role profile
Our client is a growing international logistics business seeking a Customer Service & Operations Coordinator for its Windsor office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with freight forwarding experience who enjoys managing customer relationships, coordinating shipments, and delivering exceptional service within a fast-paced logistics environment.
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