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Ben Lavin

Handforth

Summary

Professional Multi Model Import Coordinator who is well versed in customs and international shipping laws. Handled the process of import operations through from Start to finish. Solely running Branch Air & Sea imports for Kintetsu World Express. Previously worked in Airfreight with Allport Cargo Services Limited. Looking to progress in a new hands on Logistics import coordinator position where I can continue to thrive and grow my career and utilise my experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Multi Modal Co-ordinator Air & Sea Imports

Kintetsu World Express UK Limited
02.2014 - Current
  • Senior Multi Modal coordinator encompassing broad spectrum of responsibilities across both Air & Sea freight departments
  • Built ideal range of skills and overcome many different situations whilst working in both air freight and sea freight arena
  • Full control of both Air & Sea import departments
  • Email correspondence to many worldwide offices
  • Keeping customers updated on shipment status
  • Customs clearance declarations
  • Providing customer quotes
  • Arranging transport with local transport companies
  • Creating Branch Job files and invoicing customers.

Airfreight Import Customer Services Co-ordinator

Allport Cargo Services Limited
08.2005 - 01.2014
  • Managed ETSF department using knowledge and experience to control full handling process cycle of shipments
  • This includes negotiating with overseas agents & Airlines, right through to release of cargo from ETSF warehouse
  • Daily tasks include tracking & tracing, raising consolidation files and creating ETSF records
  • Responsible within department for planning and timely collection of shipments from airline warehouse, ensuring customers priorities are considered and that communication with warehouse is maintained to enable this.
  • Increased efficiency of internal process by recommending improvements in communication between departments. This resulted in quicker communication to our customers.
  • set up direct deliveries with various airlines to Allport's premises.
  • High volume of kilos throughput managed by the ETSF department at peak times

Education

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Travel Coordination
  • Excellent Communication
  • Detail orientated
  • Accuracy and precision
  • Problem Solving
  • Customs data entry
  • Communication & Compliance
  • Timely invoicing

Websites

Key Skills Qualifications

  • Full knowledge of ASM
  • Sequioa CDS system
  • IT Skills in Word, Excel, Teams, Power Point
  • 6 GCSE'S
  • City & Guilds in Operational Salesmanship

Timeline

Multi Modal Co-ordinator Air & Sea Imports

Kintetsu World Express UK Limited
02.2014 - Current

Airfreight Import Customer Services Co-ordinator

Allport Cargo Services Limited
08.2005 - 01.2014

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