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Job Reference:
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Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the logistics and freight forwarding industry? We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hugely successful Exhibition and Event team in Birmingham as an Event Logistics Coordinator. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best in the business and gain valuable insights into the industry.
Your Role
As part of our Expo & Events team, you will be providing operational support to clients and the rest of the team in order to ensure that our customer expectations are met/exceeded. You will communicate with a variety of people, including overseas customers and agents. This is a varied role, and your training will equip you to be involved in problem solving, finance tracking, and supporting the department with their day-to-day duties.
Your Responsibilities
* Coordinate transport services for events/exhibitions globally mainly via air/sea freight with some road freight.
* Ensure all critical information and elements (i.e. documentation) are present when arranging shipments.
* Liaise with all relevant parties to ensure that customer expectations are met during the shipment cycle.
* Respond on time to customs requests and manage any issues that may arise during the shipment.
* Support communication with internal teams to align on event objectives and logistics.
* Assist in tracking event expenses and managing budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
* Handle queries from colleagues and suppliers.
Your Skills and Experiences
* Some experience in logistics is a plus.
* Passion for delivering excellent customer service with a strong work ethic.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Solid planning and organizational abilities, with the capability to multitask and self-manage.
* Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Good Reasons to Join
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will ensure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers everything from discounts and benefits information to recognition and a wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme, providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice, along with mental health counselling. All of this is to help you live a happier and healthier life. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer that recognises the skills, expertise, and value service leavers bring to our organisation.
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