Air Freight Gateway Coordinator

• Prepare, review and process all import documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Liaise with airlines, handling agents, overseas offices, customers and transport providers to ensure smooth shipment movements.

• Coordinate customs clearance activities, working closely with customs brokers to minimise delays.

• Ensure all import and export entries and supporting documentation are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

• Arrange final mile deliveries with approved transport providers.

• Monitor shipment milestones and proactively communicate updates to customers.

• Resolve operational issues quickly and professionally, providing effective solutions to customers and stakeholders.

• Process job costing, supplier invoices and customer billing accurately within agreed timeframes.

• Maintain accurate shipment records within the freight forwarding operating system.

• Ensure all KPI and service level agreements are achieved.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and customer service.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, airlines, overseas partners and internal departments.

Air Freight Gateway Coordinator Requirements

• Previous experience within Air Freight Imports or Air Export Gateway Operations.

• Strong understanding of air freight import and export procedures and also gateway operations.

• Working knowledge of HMRC Customs procedures and CDS entries.

• Experience handling MAWB and HAWB documentation.

• Knowledge of IATA regulations and airline procedures.

• Experience using CargoWise, ASM Sequoia, Descartes or similar freight forwarding software.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple shipments.

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

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