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Air Import Executive

First Choice Staff
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0AE, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an Air Import Executive for a well-established Freight Forwarder.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and proficiency in CDS Import Declarations.
  • Key responsibilities include managing communication with overseas agents, processing import entries, and ensuring timely invoicing.
  • The position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must possess strong communication and time management skills, and be proficient with IT systems.

We are working with an established Freight Forwarder who are looking to recruit an Air Import Executive.

Overall, Purpose of the Job

Ensuring a good level of communication and service to both overseas agents and customers.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all jobs are booked onto Box Top
  • Arrange collection from overseas via approved agents
  • Visits to overseas agents / liaise and co-ordinate goods
  • Advise on new shipments
  • Keep customers always updated on progress
  • When pre alert is received - request clearance instructions
  • Prep the entries / clear goods and arrange collection via haulier
  • Follow instructions
  • Process and co-ordinate Road Freight import entries
  • Process pre log Import entries / monitor arrival
  • Monitor Duty / VAT via GVMS systems Customs Clearance
  • Liaise with customer
  • Clear out of bonds entries on behalf of Hull office
  • Follow instructions / follow process
  • Ensure Duty and Taxes have been paid
  • Ensure emails are responded and dealt with in a timely manner
  • Ensure invoicing is up to date

Qualities

  • 5 years + experience
  • Fully conversant with CDS Import Declarations
  • Good communication skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Proficient IT skills
  • Box Top Experience
  • Team player
  • Good listener
  • Honest and reliable
  • Accountable
  • Support and advise
  • Good knowledge of the industry
  • The ability to plan and co-ordinate
  • Valued employee
  • Happy disposition

Monday to Friday either 8am-4.30pm or 9am-5pm

If you do not hear from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.