Freightserve recruitment are looking for an experienced European Transport Shipping Coordinator for a niche sector Heathrow based Freight company based in Slough area.
This role is responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination, management and profitability of the European transport operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Responsible for managing the export/import processes for road freight shipments
· Planning and coordinating transport routes and daily schedules for Europe for the fleet, ensuring that the transportation is cost efficient and profitable
· Ensuring effective management in arranging customer collections, packing services and deliveries
· Working with customers and office staff, planning routes and scheduling delivery times, co-ordinating the drivers, agency drivers and vehicles for work
· Co-ordinating with customs for clearance and managing customs entry exceptions
· Managing EU airfreight (i.e. DHL) and EU road courier shipments
· Discussing and resolving client/supplier problems and complaints
* Co-ordinating all aspects of shipping fine art and antiques from one destination to another Assessing clients individual needs on a daily basis - liaising with overseas agents, private collectors galleries, auction houses, artists, transport companies etc.
o Communicating with clients, guiding them through the process of shipping their art/artefacts from di...