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NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP

Air Export Gateway Coordinator

NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP

Air Export Coordinator managing export consolidations through the UK gateway for global logistics provider. Ensuring efficient planning and high standards of compliance in air freight operations.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeUxbridge • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan, build, and manage air export consolidations (consols) through the gateway
  • Coordinate cargo from multiple branches and customers into groupage shipments
  • Manage airline bookings and space allocations to support consolidation plans
  • Ensure timely cargo cut-offs, build-up, and uplift in line with flight schedules
  • Liaise with internal export teams, overseas offices, and key accounts to align shipment priorities
  • Prepare and verify export and consolidation documentation, including MAWB/HAWB, manifests, and customs paperwork
  • Monitor cargo flow into the gateway and resolve delays or discrepancies proactively
  • Optimise routing and carrier selection to balance cost efficiency and service levels
  • Handle specialist cargo including GDP (Good Distribution Practice) and Dangerous Goods (DG) in line with regulations
  • Ensure compliance with customs procedures, aviation security, and export controls (e.g., IPRs, SIEL/OIEL, Carnets where applicable)
  • Perform post-flight checks and manage exceptions or claims
  • Complete file closure and support accurate invoicing at consolidation/job level
  • Maintain accurate records within internal systems (e.g., Cargowise/AS400)
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders across the network
  • Identify opportunities to improve consolidation efficiency and gateway performance
  • Escalate operational issues to senior management where required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Previous Air Freight Export experience (gateway or consolidation experience highly desirable)
  • Strong understanding of air export processes and consolidation (groupage) operations
  • Experience with airline bookings and capacity management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); experience with Cargowise or AS400 advantageous
  • Good knowledge of Aviation Security and export compliance requirements
  • Available to work shifts Monday - Saturday
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure in a time-critical environment
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to make operational and cost-based decisions
  • Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage workload independently
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-focused

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and benefits package including private healthcare
  • 25 days holiday
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Exposure to international markets and logistics networks
  • Stable position within a global top 10 Forwarder
  • Newly built office facility
  • Free parking

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Hard Skills & Tools
air exportconsolidationairline bookingscapacity managementexport documentationcustoms paperworkrouting optimizationGDPDangerous Goodsfile closure
Soft Skills
attention to detailanalytical mindseteffective communicationorganizational skillsproactiveself-motivatedsolutions-focusedability to work under pressureability to prioritizeability to manage workload