Description
Exciting new opportunity available to join a team specialising in Freight & Logistics services for the Events industry.
This role is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end movement of freight and equipment for exhibitions, conferences, live events, corporate activations, touring productions, and other time-critical projects.
The successful candidate will manage international and domestic shipments, liaise with clients, suppliers, carriers, customs brokers, venues and on-site teams, and ensure that all cargo arrives safely, on time and in line with project requirements
Duties:
• Arrange international and domestic air, sea and road freight, including courier and specialist transport where required.
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills, bills of lading and customs documentation.
• Coordinate import, export and customs clearance requirements across multiple countries.
• Liaise with airlines, shipping lines, hauliers, warehouses, customs agents and other logistics partners.
• Develop and maintain detailed shipment schedules to meet strict event deadlines.
• Track shipments and proactively manage delays, disruptions and changes to delivery requirements.
• Coordinate collection and delivery schedules with venues, exhibition centres, event organisers and production teams.
• Advise clients on appropriate freight solutions, routing, lead times, costs and documentation requirements.
• Obtain and compare freight quotations and negotiate rates with logistics suppliers where appropriate.
• Monitor shipment costs and ensure accurate invoicing and cost allocation to projects.
• Coordinate temporary imports, carnet movements and re-export requirements where applicable.
• Support the movement of exhibition stands, event equipment, AV equipment, production materials, merchandise and other project cargo.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and provide regular status updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Attend or support on-site operations when required, including event build-up, breakdown and time-critical deliveries.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 2- 5 years experience in Freight Forwarding is essential
Project /events experience would be an advantage but full training can be given in this area.
Boxtop & ASM Sequoia preferred
Experience in Customs clearances and ATA Carnets
Our client is looking for a motivated candidate who is proactive and solutions-focused and who understands the unique demands of the projects and events environment. You will be comfortable managing multiple shipments simultaneously and working to strict deadlines
This role is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end movement of freight and equipment for exhibitions, conferences, live events, corporate activations, touring productions, and other time-critical projects.
The successful candidate will manage international and domestic shipments, liaise with clients, suppliers, carriers, customs brokers, venues and on-site teams, and ensure that all cargo arrives safely, on time and in line with project requirements
Duties:
• Arrange international and domestic air, sea and road freight, including courier and specialist transport where required.
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills, bills of lading and customs documentation.
• Coordinate import, export and customs clearance requirements across multiple countries.
• Liaise with airlines, shipping lines, hauliers, warehouses, customs agents and other logistics partners.
• Develop and maintain detailed shipment schedules to meet strict event deadlines.
• Track shipments and proactively manage delays, disruptions and changes to delivery requirements.
• Coordinate collection and delivery schedules with venues, exhibition centres, event organisers and production teams.
• Advise clients on appropriate freight solutions, routing, lead times, costs and documentation requirements.
• Obtain and compare freight quotations and negotiate rates with logistics suppliers where appropriate.
• Monitor shipment costs and ensure accurate invoicing and cost allocation to projects.
• Coordinate temporary imports, carnet movements and re-export requirements where applicable.
• Support the movement of exhibition stands, event equipment, AV equipment, production materials, merchandise and other project cargo.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and provide regular status updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Attend or support on-site operations when required, including event build-up, breakdown and time-critical deliveries.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 2- 5 years experience in Freight Forwarding is essential
Project /events experience would be an advantage but full training can be given in this area.
Boxtop & ASM Sequoia preferred
Experience in Customs clearances and ATA Carnets
Our client is looking for a motivated candidate who is proactive and solutions-focused and who understands the unique demands of the projects and events environment. You will be comfortable managing multiple shipments simultaneously and working to strict deadlines