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With offices in 25 Countries across 5 continents and a team of 43,000 employees, Norbert Dentressangle (www.norbert-dentressangle.com ) is one of Europe’s largest and fastest growing Logistics Companies with an ever expanding Global Network.

Norbert Dentressangle Overseas – The Air & Sea Division of Norbert Dentressangle have now commenced Operations in South Asia, in partnership with the John Keells Group. We seek to recruit a high performing and an experienced individual for our organization.

Operations Executive – Airfreight

Job Profile

This position will be responsible for planning and executing all arrangements related to Airfreight Export & Import Operations related activities including planning of shipments, coordination with airlines, customer & agents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage all day to day aspects of Logistics Airfreight Export &Import related activities ensuring overall compliance with all International trade processes and procedures.
  • Ensure all Air Freight related movements comply with both local and international requirements in terms of security , safety and regulatory aspects.
  • Pro-actively monitoring shipments, tracking to ensure coordinated/timely delivery and liaising with customers to update them on progress.
  • Negotiate best of market rates with carriers to remain competitive in the market place.
  • Provide technical expertise in supporting the resolution of logistics related issues.
  • Build and foster customer relationship by maintaining constant communication with them in order to determine logistical needs.
  • Respond to those needs through creative logistical programs and carrier selection to meet or exceed their requirements.

Experience and Qualities Required

You will be a well-roundedAirfreight Operations Professional experienced in all areas of Export /Import compliance with a proven track record of managing freight operation.  You will possess the following skills:

  • Previous experience in Airfreight Operations related activities , preferably with a multi national freight forwarder.
  • Ability to effectively deal with airlines.
  • Ability to negotiate local terms and conditions with potential or existing logistics suppliers
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
  • Strong focus on meeting Customer Needs
  • Strong ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Ability to work well with people at all levels

Please apply via email to NDOhr.lk@norbert-dentressangle.com with CV containing details of two non-related referees.  Please state “Operations Executive – Airfreight” in the subject line of the email.

All applications received will be treated in strict confidence.

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