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)