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Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Fine Art Shipping Coordinator for a niche sector Freight company based in SE16 area.
ROLE
This position is based in our South Bermondsey and responsible for the efficient and cost effective handling, transport and shipping of client's fine art, delivering a high level of client service and attention to detail.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide estimates for International Road, Air and Seafreight shipments for both import and export.
- Coordinate International Shipments, making sure all parties are kept up to date and ensure smooth communication to partner Agents in different countries.
- Maintain good record keeping and ensuring Bond/TA records are kept up to date.
- Liaise closely with the UK Transport, Storage and Facilities Manager for all jobs where client artworks are required to be delivered to or collected from storage facilities
- Provide an exceptional level of client service whilst meeting the time, quality and safety requirements of every job as agreed with the client and in accordance with procedures.
- Make sure Clearance instructions, Invoices and Insurance documents are sent in a timely manner to ensure smooth running of shipments and fast payment.
- Keeping an eye on changes in shipments, and keeping the client informed of any changes to the costs
- Undertake proactively and as requested other tasks that will help the smooth running of Fine Art shipments.
- Apply for any International permits including Export Licences and CITES permits as required
- Ensure Purchase Invoices are processed in a timely manner
PERSON PROFILE
- Experience of International Fine Art Logistics and shipping, required
- Knowledge of Import/Export documentation and basic rules of shipping, required
- Experience of working with a variety of customers and suppliers
- Good understanding and knowledge of Temporary Admission, Bonded warehouse and customs regulations
- A strong focus on completing tasks to high quality and safety standard and seeking better ways of working
- Attention to detail in all aspects of the role
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry
