Multi Modal Freight Operator

Glasgow
3 weeks ago
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Under the direction of the Supervisor and the Manager, the Multi Modal Freight Operator is responsible for processing airfreight and ocean freight shipments from quotation to completion.

Mon-Fri role Location Glasgow Salary £26-35k depending on experience

Duties Include:

  • Processes shipments Air /ocean/ Road

  • Completing all relevant Import / Export paperwork, entering console data.

  • Completing HM Customs paperwork depending on mode of transport.

  • Completing HAWB’s, MAWB’s and IATA forms.

  • Dealing with customer queries.

  • Arranging collections and deliveries of freight with haulage companies.

  • Providing Air /Road / Ocean quotations to customer.

  • Negotiating ad hoc rates with suppliers.

  • Invoicing shipments and keying off of supplier’s invoices.

  • May have responsibility for ensuring sufficient stationery is available for departmental needs Eq, airwaybills and ocean bills .

  • Other duties as assigned by Manager/ Supervisor

  • Ensure Compliance to EU GDP 2013/C 343/01 Guidelines in Terms of Storage and Transport of Pharmaceutical Product.

  • Ensuring Transport Temperature Control requirements are maintained through the various Routings of Air, Road and Sea, in addition to the Reporting of any Temperature Excursions while In Transit.

    Key Skills:

  • Experience of consolidations, HAWBs/MAWBs and IATA shipment procedures (essential);

  • Training in dangerous goods and knowledge of letters of credit (desirable – training can be given).

    Knowledge of:

  • customs procedures as well as Inward & Outward Processing Reliefs (essential);

  • MS Office (WORD, OUTLOOK, EXCEL)

  • ASM / Chief system, NCTS

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