Global
Co-Ordinator
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Global Co-Ordinator
Full time, permanent
£27-£30k per annum plus benefits
Easter Park, Silchester, Reading RG7
CTS is a logistics specialist moving Dangerous, Delicate, Difficult goods by road, sea and air for government, healthcare, defence and civil nuclear clients. We are globally recognised in the delivery of hazardous goods, sensitive shipments and high value items.
We are currently recruiting for a Global Co-Ordinator to join our team, to support us in growing our global business and in delivering the highest standards in freight forwarding services to our customers.
The focus for our Global Co-Ordinator will be to provide professional and cost-effective day to day co-ordination of the Company’s Global Operations in accordance with the business values, objectives, policies and procedures.
We are an equal opportunities employer and our aim is to hire great people from all walks of life – if you share our values of Excellence, Adaptability, Strategic Focus and Integrity, please come and join us.-
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Book, plan and monitor international shipments using Freight Management System and Carrier portals – in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned
- Create international transit documentation
- Accurately enter data regarding goods being imported or exported
- Rate shipments for specific modes of transport in line with Incoterms
- Prepare the Single Administrative Document (C88 in UK) for export (National Export System) and import declarations
- Use data systems to prepare and submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods
- Use UK Trade Tariff Volume I,II,III to obtain correct information relating to Customs Procedures, Commodity Codes, VAT and Duty
- Produce freight costings and invoices in line with incoterms and relevant charges
- Prepare quotes for services by Air, Sea and Road
- Apply costs and revenues in accordance with desired margins
- Demonstrate good sales/customer service skills, delivering the highest standards of customer service both on the telephone and face to face and using various forms of media effectively where necessary
- Demonstrate the use of both verbal and written communication that is appropriate to the business and social cultures of customers and their staff in the overseas countries with whom we trade
- General Office Administration as required
General:
- Adhere to all CTS health and safety policies/procedures and assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment
- Adhere to all CTS security policies, procedures and protocols
- Adhere to all CTS quality policies and procedures
- At all times actively support the Company values, aims, objectives, policies and procedures
- Undertake any other duties as may be required by Senior Management commensurate with the responsibilities of the job or the requirements of the business
What we need from you…
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills (excellent telephone manner)
- Experience with Customs handling of Import/Export (Chief) declarations
- Tenacious, and good at multi-tasking; self-motivated and able to use your own initiative
- Ability to work within a team
- Must have a good attention to detail
- IT literate – Experience with Microsoft Excel desirable
- GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) in maths and English
Personal Qualities:
- Willingness to learn and an enthusiasm for taking responsibility for own activity, and wanting to be involved (independently and in teams) in creating results in a busy and ever-changing organisation
- Show passion in delivering high quality work for all our clients and other members of the team
- Ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet set deadlines
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, be welcoming and customer focused.
- Confident and outgoing personality
- Polite and friendly
- Flexible and adaptable
- Reliable/ punctual
- Team player