Senior Import/Export Assistant - Contract

Our client is a leading Freight and Logistics supply chain company based in Salford. Working within the busy Freight Forwarding team, the purpose of the role is to manage key customer's requirements relating to their freight shipments.
We now have an urgent requirement for a temporary Senior Import/Export Assistant. This role is ongoing temporary role which may also have the potential to go permanent
Working within the busy Freight Management team, the purpose of the role is to manage key customer's requirements relating to their freight shipments.
Key Tasks:
* Organising the export and import of varied cargo by any or a combination of transport modes
* Liaise with customers to obtain shipment authorisations
* Monitor and manage cargo movements from origin to final point of destination
* Ensure full compliance of appropriate legislation and regulations and all documentation relevant to the movement of cargo
* Develop and maintain close relationships with customers
* Provide regular communication to customers of shipment progress
* Manage Customs processes necessary for the export of shipments
* Resolving any customer service issues for the customer
* Obtain rates and prepare quotations on request or on receipt of a booking
* Maintain own P & L's weekly
* Prepare documents for invoicing
* Liaising with customers to determine other opportunities for new lanes /activity
* To perform any other duties not defined in the job description as reasonably requested / expected by the Company
Experience required:
* Previous experience of international shipping process and Freight Forwarding is essential
* Previous experience of working with Cargowise is an advantage but not essential as training can be given
* Knowledge of export and import activities
* Proficient in the use of work/excel and email
* Previous administrative experience is essential
* Excellent organisational, problem solving and decision making skills
* Previous experience of working within a fast paced environment