Air Export Freight Forwarder

Logiskills Group

Southside Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

A long-established multi-site freight forwarder based in South Dublin now seeks an experienced Air Freight Forwarder. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that goods are shipped out of the country smoothly and on time. Your day-to-day duties will involve a variety of tasks such as preparing shipping documents, cutting AWBs, arranging air freight transportation, negotiating rates with carriers, and tracking shipments to monitor progress and ensure timely delivery.You will also be responsible for preparing customs declarations and ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met, such as verifying that the goods being shipped are not restricted or prohibited.In addition to these specific tasks, you will need to have good communication skills, as you will be in regular contact with customers, suppliers, and carriers, and will be expected to provide updates and resolve any issues that arise in a timely and efficient manner.Key Duties:

Preparing export declarations and related documentation
Liaising with clients, freight forwarders and other personnel
Booking shipments with airlines, carriers and freight forwarders
Arranging collection of goods from suppliers
Checking and verifying customs documentation
Making payments to suppliers and other parties
Tracking and tracing shipments
Providing customer service and support

Key Requirements:

Minimum of three years air freight forwarding operations experience within a busy forwarder.
Knowledge of air freight services and carriers
Proficiency with computers and computer software (Cargowise is ideal)
Good knowledge of customs regulations with ability to arrange customs clearance
Ability to interpret export and import regulations
Working knowledge of IATA regulations
Ability to calculate freight costs and issue quotations
Ability to multitask and manage multiple shipments simultaneously
Ability to negotiate with airlines and suppliers
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work independently
Highly organised and enthusiastic
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of international shipping and logistics
Good communication and negotiation skills

Terms:
Full-time, permanent, office-basedPackage:
€NegFor a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity please contact Garvan CerasiIAC-Mar23

Logiskills Group

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