Powered by industry-leading Metro technology, Metro deliver import / export air, ocean and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics and specialised services in retail, manufacturing and chemicals.
At Metro, its our innovative technologies, pushing of boundaries, and most importantly, our employees that sets us apart.
Metro seeks an Export Airfreight Coordinator to join our Airfreight team in Heathrow. You will be empowered to manage and operate air shipments from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage air moves from start to finish, including inland transportation and haulage.
- Develop and build relationships to ensure a high level of customer service is provided to clients.
- Build strong working relationships with suppliers, airlines & overseas partners / agents.
- Input shipment and cost and sales
- Communicate effectively with operations colleagues.
- Create and maintain customer standard operating procedures.
- Communication with overseas agents and clients is clear, precise and effective.
- Accurate & timely reporting to department Manager.
- Take ownership and accountability to deliver operational excellence.
- A ‘can do’ attitude is applied with all communications.
- Exports – creation of airwaybills, labelling, per alerts to overseas partners and monitoring though to door.
Key Performance Areas
Response to clients is timely and accurateAccurate and timely creation and issuance of deliveries and documentation. On Time delivery achieved.Airline storage is avoided wherever possibleFreighting / Rating accuracy and timing meets the company policiesCosts and Sales are known, controlled and managedOperational Reports and followed and anomalies escalatedCountry specific requirements observed and appliedGeneral Skills
Industry and operational knowledge of Airfreight - inbound, outbound, and cross tradeAble to cope and accustomed to working under pressure to meet fixed deadlinesStrong numerical and commercial skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent attention to detailExcellent usage of computer / operating system (Microsoft Windows) along with other office applications (Microsoft Office). Experience with Cargowise is preferableProactive, team worker with strong time management and organisation skillsEnthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivatedWhy choose Metro?
Competitive salary including a bonus which is paid twice a year!Access to our benefits, discounts and wellness platform including offers on gym memberships, a wide range of restaurants, retail and much moreHealth cash planOctopus Electric Vehicle car schemeFree parkingRespectful working environmentPlenty of opportunities for training and development