Airfreight Administrator

About Pro Carrier

The guiding principle of Pro Carrier is to allow our customers to find sending their goods to and from anywhere in the world as easy and streamlined as possible across a range of offerings and all modes of transport.

Formerly known as DG International, the company was established in 2009 to provide high levels of customer service to a range of clients importing into the UK from Asia via sea and air. The company has grown rapidly since then and now offers a range of logistics services across diverse industry sectors.

Pro Carrier’s growth has been underpinned by a commitment to a set of shared values that creates a high-performance culture. We have employed self-motivated people who are empowered to make decisions to accelerate our growth.

Pro Carrier is poised for significant growth, with a strategy to grow to double in size over the next three years, with Pro Carrier being at the forefront of that plan. The leadership team is experienced, dynamic and client-centric, and the focus for growth is around new technology offerings that compliment current services and additional market share from emerging markets.

Your new role:

To assist with the airfreight admin requirements including job uploads into the system, managing airfreight bookings, coordinating with airlines and carrier, ensuring customs compliance and processing necessary paperwork like the air waybill, all whilst working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Managing bookings for air cargo shipments, ensuring timely coordination with airlines, carriers, and logistics providers.
• Preparing, processing, and submitting all required documentation for air freight shipments.
• Ensuring all shipments comply with IATA rules and international trade regulations.
• Working with agents to potentially secure better rates and optimize cargo space.
• Interacting with clients to manage their requirements and provide updates on shipments.
• Addressing challenges that arise during shipment, especially in a time-sensitive and complex environment.
• Managing bookings for air cargo shipments, ensuring timely coordination with airlines, carriers, and logistics providers.
• Preparing, processing, and submitting all required documentation for air freight shipments.
• Working with agents to potentially secure better rates and optimize cargo space.
• Interacting with clients to manage their requirements and provide updates on shipments.

Required skills/experience:

• Understanding and applying IATA guidelines is crucial for ensuring compliance and smooth operations.
• Proficiency in creating and managing air waybills, export/import documents, and other necessary paperwork for international air freight is essential.
• Knowledge of customs procedures, documentation, and compliance for smooth import and export processes is required.
• A strong understanding of the entire air cargo process, from booking to final delivery, is fundamental.
• Air freight operations and sales expertise preferred

What You'll Get in Return

In return, you can expect to be given considerable responsibility for implementation, and work closely with a small leadership team where your efforts and success will be noticed.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including free gym membership, private medical care and an employer pension contribution of 5% (based on the employee contributing 5%). We also offer free snacks (Chocolate, Fruit, Crisps, Protein Bars, Protein Shakes, Soft drinks etc) Pay day treats (free lunch or breakfast on us!), Company social events via our social committee, Employee of the month awards (a £500 bonus if you win!) plus many more!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.