To provide integrated logistics solutions for customers specialising in the Projects / Oil & Gas sector.
To ensure adherence to the CAA, TAPA & physical security regulations always.
always Ensuring compliance to Health & Safety policies. That housekeeping guidelines are maintained
That HMRC, GDP and IATA regulations are adhered to.
Objective / Purpose of the Job

• Receiving and checking purchase order details from customer
• Providing exceptional customer service as expected from a Global Freight Forwarder
• Liaison / expediting with suppliers regarding goods readiness dates/terms of sale
• Arranging collections and deliveries
• Arrange packing of cargo as required
• Requesting/receiving/checking export documents from suppliers
• Consolidation of cargo for export by all transport Modes
• Booking space with carriers
• Completing export / import documentation
• Maintaining/updating in house & external bespoke IT track and trace systems
• Other duties as required and commensurate with the position

Key Activities / Accountabilities

• Close and high quality liaison with customer, suppliers and packers
• Close working relationship with Geodis UK offices and warehouse colleagues
• Good interface with other Geodis operations worldwide as required
• Maintenance of IT track and trace systems
• Maintenance of external internet portals
• Solve in a proactive manner any operational disputes with customers and Geodis offices and agents worldwide
• Invoicing: Target levels are met
• Accurate accruals for cost and Income. Parameters will be informed accordingly

Special Working Conditions

• The availability to work extended/flexible hours to ensure that cargo is received and despatched in accordance with customer requirements

Essential Education and/ or Training

• Educated to ‘O' / GCSE and or ‘A' level standard or equivalent

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• 3-year minimum experience with the following basic skills:

o Knowledge of international air/sea/road Freight Forwarding/ Industrial Projects
o Experience in UK customs formalities
o Knowledge/fluency in French and/or other European languages an advantage
o Some commercial experience would also be an advantage
o Proven experience of heavy Sea freight and project cargo would be of advantage
o Experience in onshore / offshore wind farm projects would be of advantage
o Any Air or Sea freight charter experience
Necessary Technical / Functional Skills

• Good computer skills
• Able to communicate fluently in English
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Good team player
• IT Literate (Word and Excel intermediate level is essential)

Required Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure
• Good personal presentation
• Flexibility on working hours

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