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Company description:Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.Khne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KGJob description:Working within a high performing team, your role will be to procure air freight costs and flights, book and process export shipments on an allocation or adhoc basis to strict deadlines. From an import perspective you will also plan and monitor full utilisation of trucks. You will also be responsible for maintaining quality standards in security, health and safety as well as that of the environment in relation to these three key areas.How you create impact Capacity procurement and rate negotiation on scheduled flights, charter and part charter services.Export: Produce and prepare documents for transit of cargo, ensure customs declarations, security checks are complete and issue check certificates.You will also follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), create accurate accruals, recover compromised route plans, negotiate spot rates, increase or decrease allocations, optimise processes and support safe unit load device (ULD) builds and manage ULD equipment.Import: Truck planning and optimisation, ensuring a high level of communication with UK branch, Airport Transfer and warehouse colleagues in the UK, Frankfurt and Amsterdam; build strong relationships with stakeholders internally and externally too; Frankfurt Pallet Management, issue management, performance management, volume reporting, truck P&L responsibility and closing down outstanding customs matters.From a QSHE perspective you will ensure you cooperate with all stakeholders and are aware of company procedures and work instructions.Ensure continuous Improvement is driven operationally through the corrective and preventive action process (CAPA), Supplier Management and by actively promoting a culture of continual improvement.Ensure full compliance with regulatory and legislative authorities. (i.e., Full Import and export compliance ETSF regulations and aviation security regulations).Ensure a safe system of work and a safe working environment is maintained.at all times, by addressing unsafe acts, full compliance with ISO 45001 standards and related Kuehne+Nagel work instructions and guidance.What we would like you to bring Demonstrable experience within air freight specifically with capacity and rate negotiation experience on commercial and charter carriers.Experience of governance and control in relation to Dangerous Goods, Customs and Aviation Security.You will have a good understanding of Aircraft types and configurations, routings and equipment experience.Understanding of ULD builds.Youll be a skilled communicator with great speaking and listening skills as well as the capability to negotiate, be persuasive and work collaboratively.Youll have strong commercial acumen, be resourceful and be proficient in time management, organisation and planning.With a methodical and logical approach, youll be able to solve complex issues and make sound business decisions.Good IT skills specifically Microsoft office packages.What's in it for you As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment.You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.26 days holidays plus bank holidays2 volunteering days per year3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension schemeA tailored personal development and training programme.Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Enhanced Maternity/Paternity LeaveChildcare VouchersCycle to work schemeDiscount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more)Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisationTPBN1_UKTJ