Co-ordinate all international and/or domestic air, ocean and road freight imports/exports in accordance with company processes and in compliance with all HMRC regulations.
Customs clearance and consultancy.
Preparing multi-modal freight quotations.
Liaising with overseas clients and agents, completion of all required shipping documentation such as airwaybills, bills of lading and CMR notes.
GRN and coding of all departmental purchase invoices.
Preparation of sales invoices, e-filing and other administrative tasks as required.
To provide support during supplier negotiations ensuring that we are obtaining value for money whilst retaining excellent customer service for the client and Petersons.
Assisting with the preparation of month-end financial close out.
Follow the principles of the integrated safety management within Petersons and its clients and to take personal responsibility for Health & Safety.
2. Performance Measure:
Performance against KPI's such as accuracy of bookings, quotes, billing and quote conversion
Control of jobs as per client instructions, ensuring that everything is accurately completed on time and on budget.
Accuracy of information given to client and job tracking
Comply with all of Peterson's processes, HMRC regulations and Incoterms.
Client and inter-departmental feedback.
3. Qualifications and experience:
Minimum Maths & English Standard Grade (or equivalent)
Minimum 3 years Freight Forwarding operational experience
Knowledge of HMRC CDS system
Competent in Microsoft Office packages
Commercially Aware
4. Core Competencies
1.
Communication
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be able to build strong working relationships with all levels and be able to influencing and collaborating with others the ease.
2.
Customer Focus
- A commitment to providing a good customer service.
3.
Personal Integrity
- Builds trust and respect and maintains standards of honesty and integrity.
4.
Team Working
- Ability to work within a team and on own initiative.
5.
Reliability
- Takes responsibility for personal performance.
6.
Results Orientation
- Striving to improve or meet a standard of excellence.
7.
Commitment to Safety
- Takes responsibility for both their own safety and that of their colleagues.