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Export Clerk

Position Information

Position:Ā Export Clerk

Reporting To: Ā Exports Manager

Division:Ā SkyNet London

Location:Ā Hounslow

Employment Type:Ā Permanent

Posting Date:Ā 14 April 2023

Closing Date:Ā 

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.Ā 

Main Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • Making Customs Entries (Systems used Data freight / CNS)Ā 
  • Liaising with Airlines Via Telephone / EmailĀ Ā 
  • Booking flightsĀ Ā 
  • Cutting MAWBSĀ Ā 
  • General office tasksĀ Ā 
  • Deal with Customs clearanceĀ 
  • Processing relevant documentation including Bills of LadingĀ 
  • InvoicingĀ 
  • Providing a first-class customer serviceĀ 

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.Ā 
  • Need to have a good use of the English language both Written and verbally.Ā Ā 
  • Good computer knowledge – Outlook, Word, ExcelĀ 
  • Fast learnerĀ Ā 
  • 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.Ā 
  • Good communication skillsĀ 
  • Work well as part of a team, with high attention to detail.Ā Ā 

Work hours

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