Shipping & Logistics Administrator: AerFin
- Employer
- Manor Royal Business District
- Location
- Crawley, West Sussex
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 8 Oct 2021
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- Sector
- Aviation
- Function
- Administration
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Shipping & Logistics Administrator
Department: Operations
Reports to: Head of Operations - Airframe
Position: Full Time
Location: Gatwick
About AerFin
AerFin Ltd is the fastest growing Aviation & Defense business in Europe specialising in aftermarket material solutions to airlines and MROs with quality used material to reduce maintenance costs whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the aircraft you see flying today.
We offer a range of services from PBH contracts for airlines, 24/7 AOG support from both our London and Singapore based distribution centres, engine leasing, innovative material supply programs for MROs including our Beyond.Fleet.Services™ programme . AerFin also provide engine MRO and disassembly services for GE, CFM and RR engines from our 100,000sqft UK based facility.
AerFin has experienced significant growth over the past 5 years and were awarded the 2018 Fast Track 200 Sunday Times award for the UK’s fastest growing exporter. With the recent launch of our ‘MRO Lite’ service offering we are expanding our business development team.
Summary:
The Shipping & Logistics Administrator reports directly to the Head of Operations – Airframe and is responsible as the first point of contact covering shipping administration processes for the Gatwick division of the company. Liaising with Shipping Agents and transport companies on air, road or/and sea shipments for export / import documentation, co-ordination with all internal departments for logistics and warehousing admin requirements.
The role could require the individual to travel and the Shipping & Logistics Administrator must be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Obtaining and maintain supporting documentation as required by HMRC and all other Customs regimes.
- Data entry into our software system (Quantum)
- Liaising with internal departments for shipping requirements and external customer base
- Inward Processing relief (IPR), Customs Warehouse (CW) and Cert. Of Airworthiness (CofA) customs regimes management.
- Checking Freight, Duty and VAT payments.
- Stock Audit’s
- Assisting with receipt and despatch of aircraft parts as and when required
- General office admin duties including Stationary / supplies control, responding to telephone queries
- Any other duties as directed by the Head of Operations - Airframe as appropriate to level of experience
Education and/or Experience:
Essential:
- Relevant industry experience in a shipping and logistics administration role
- Level 2/3 NVQ or equivalent academic qualifications in a suitable field or relevant discipline.
- Understanding and relevant knowledge of HMRC requirements, INCO terms, international and domestic freight industry, and preferably aerospace specific logistics activities.
Desirable:
- Apprenticeship in Business Admin
- Quantum experienced user
- General aviation experience and knowledge
- CIPS qualification
Personal Qualities:
- Ability to organise multiple priorities and manage workloads effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with all departments within the business.
- Critical attention to detail
- Maintains calm and focus under pressurised situations
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and actively encourage team member buy in.
- Actively inspire and encourage his/her team during all situations.
- Willingness to undertake any training necessary to support the role
- Awareness of ‘bigger picture’ effects of actions and decisions
Physical Demands:
Physically fit due to requirements of lifting, bending & standing for extended periods
Work Environment
While performing the duties in relation to this post, the employee is required to stand, walk, bend and use appropriate tooling required for the task including the use of IT equipment.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None required
All training will be provided where required through a recognised training provider.
Company
Manor Royal Business District is the biggest business park of the Gatwick Diamond area and one of the south east's premier mixed activity employment hubs.
Enviable location and connections
Situated at the heart of the Gatwick Diamond on the Sussex and Surrey county borders, just two miles from London Gatwick Airport, a major motorway junction (M23 Junctoion 10) and two mainline railway stations (Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges), Manor Royal is a popular choice for a diverse range of occupiers including a host of blue chip global brands.
Manor Royal in numbers
- One of the biggest business parks in the South East.
- Covers an area of 539 acres – that’s over 300 football pitches.
- 700 properties
- 500 businesses
- 30,000 people
Manor Royal more than a number
Since the formation of the Manor Royal Business Group (MRBG), an association of Manor Royal based business and firms, being on Manor Royal means being part of something. You’re never just a number.
Manor Royal makes sense
Scale, diversity, location and great connectivity with a property offer to match means Manor Royal based firms are never far away from their suppliers, customers and a talented workforce.
Pay us a visit
Visit www.manorroyal.org to find out more and to get in touch
- Website
- http://www.manorroyal.org/
- Mini-site
- Manor Royal Business District
- Location
-
7 Magellan Terrace (Ground Floor)
Gatwick Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9PJ
United Kingdom
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