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Export Clerk

Position Information

Position: Export Clerk

Reporting To:  Exports Manager

Division: SkyNet London

Location: Hounslow

Employment Type: Permanent

Posting Date: 14 April 2023

Closing Date: 

Purpose of Job

To efficiently manage freight bookings using a computer system, check that tax and customs documents are correct. Work with national and international suppliers and agents. 

Main Responsibilities

  • Support Import and Export Operations, including shipment logistics, documentation, and Customer Services. 
  • Ability to work within a team, as well as using own initiative and a “can do” positive attitude. 
  • Conducts audits to verify physical shipments accuracy using bills of lading, invoices, and other documents. 
  • Ability to have clear, concise, and professional dialogue with customers and internal colleagues by telephone and email. 
  • Ability to organise time effectively and stay on top of all queries. 

Requirements

  • Making Customs Entries (Systems used Data freight / CNS) 
  • Liaising with Airlines Via Telephone / Email  
  • Booking flights  
  • Cutting MAWBS  
  • General office tasks  
  • Deal with Customs clearance 
  • Processing relevant documentation including Bills of Lading 
  • Invoicing 
  • Providing a first-class customer service 

Desirable

  • Must be hardworking and flexible and willing to work Bank Holidays and some weekends on a rotational basis and willing to cover holidays when needed. 
  • Need to have a good use of the English language both Written and verbally.  
  • Good computer knowledge – Outlook, Word, Excel 
  • Fast learner  
  • General knowledge of Geography and countries worldwide, some basic knowledge of the Customs Export entries but also willing to train with no experience for the right candidate. 
  • Good communication skills 
  • Work well as part of a team, with high attention to detail.  

Work hours

Monday to Friday – Night shift (20:30 – 05:00)