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Job Title

Airfreight Forwarder - Dublin 24

Employer

Logiskills

Location

Dublin South

Description

Our Client a well established Logistics & Transport company now seek to hire an Airfreight Forwarderfor their offices based in Tallaght, Dublin 24. Job Specification : COMMERCIAL FOCUS: Compiling, agreeing & managing freight forwarding clients and business plans where appropriate. Ensuring operational plans are developed and implemented to ensure achievement of freight forwarding business objectives. Ensuring that Air freight SLAs are met. OPERATIONAL FOCUS. Ensure smooth operational running of operations freight forwarding Clients, to include air activities. Management of supplier relationships to ensure that SLAs are achieved. Ensuring that service is maintained at the levels agreed within contracts. Defining, compiling and analysing agreed KPI information to ensure optimal efficiency & performance. Producing statistical information relating clients. Reviewing & monitoring internal processes to ensure optimum efficiencies. Ensuring that operational plans are developed and implemented in line with business objectives. CUSTOMER FOCUS. Developing close relationships with clients through regular communication and meetings, developing and maintaining confidence and encouraging loyalty. Reviewing & analysing contract performance with customers, recommending & initiating improvement plans where appropriate. Ensuring that customers are kept fully informed about issues that affect contract performance. Design and presentation of appropriate client KPI’s. Identifying, developing and pursuing organic business growth opportunities with current clients. ADMINISTRATIVE FOCUS. Preparation of consignment paperwork. Preparation and submission of customs entries. Invoicing. Ensuring all jobs comply with audit record requirements. Sourcing, compilation and presentation of Air freight rates and quotations. SKILLS. Proven ability in team focused skills coupled with an ability to drive and implement change. Strong IT literacy including a strong understanding of maximising the effective utilisation of technology. Analytical – able to analyse and extract data, developing and adapting business plans as necessary. Willingness to establish and manage culture change initiatives, while driving efficiency. Commercially Focused on maximising margin potential. MEASUREMENT INDICATORS. Accurate Reporting. Compliance with procedures. All processes carried out in line with procedures. Reporting completed as required and within timelines. Maintaining KPIs. Internal/ External Audits. Professional company image maintained. Ongoing relationships maintained Customer Feedback. Strong analytical skills. Commercial Nous. Minimum Requirements: Experience within logistics sector with substantial experience operating at a senior level within project/operational roles. Experience in fast paced operations environment, objective setting, including the establishment and monitoring of SLA’s/KPI’s. Customs Clearance experience Essential. Experience of producing and key clients. Experience of working in a health and safety focused environment. Data Freight / SAP desirable. Degree level qualification (or equivalent. Evidence of additional professional development (e.g. ILT. Air Security Trained (Desirable. Strong interpersonal and organisation skills. Team player. Self starter with the ability work on own initiative with minimum supervision. Terms: Full time, Permanent, Package: €40,000 depending on skill set. For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity please contact Danielle on 8326330 / danielle@logiskills.ie. Please do not apply for this vacancy unless you meet the minimum pre­requisite requirements as our clients have instructed us that they do not wish to receive applications from candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements. To keep in touch with the latest industry news follow us on Twitter or Facebook. Logiskills are leading recruitment specialists for the manufacturing, freight & logistics industries. Roles we typically recruit for include; air, sea and road freight forwarding; warehouse; distribution; transport; logistics; supply chain; materials; purchasing;procurement; engineering; manufacturing; production; finance; accountant; customer service; admin; accounts; coordination; clerk; agent; supervisor; manager; management. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

Date Added

2358 days ago

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