LV Logistics, Newcastle, currently have an opportunity for an Airfreight Operations Co-Ordinator to join our dynamic team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive an attractive salary based on experience plus benefits including pension and bonus scheme.

LV Logistics are a market leader in the shipping and transport industry, with 10 UK offices and many others in strategic locations across the globe.

As our Airfreight Operations Co-Ordinator you be handling 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.

Your responsibilities as our Airfreight Operations Co-Ordinator will include:

Experience in processing customs declarations using CNS, Destin8, Descartes software and a working knowledge of CDS preferable.

The 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.

What we're looking for in our Airfreight Operations Co-Ordinator:

Essential - Good working knowledge of the freight forwarding industry.

Essential - Methodical thinker, with a keen attention to detail and analytical skills. Good IT capability and a strong and confident communicator.

Essential - Motivated, resourceful, able to organise own workload and balance competing demands.

Desirable - Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar role.

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Airfreight Operations Co-Ordinator, then please click 'apply' today - we'd love to hear from you