Administrative Operations Assistant Amsterdam

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This job is for someone who can handle the import/export process for air shipments. You will work on making sure shipments arrive on time and follow customs rules. Your tasks include tracking shipments, preparing shipping documents, and talking to suppliers and customs brokers. You will also help with inventory, manage delays, and answer customer questions. The job offers travel expense reimbursement, extra vacation days each year, and a bonus based on how well the company does. Take a closer look at why this opportunity stands out.

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The Administrative Operations Assistant plays a key role in managing the import/export process for air shipments, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with customs regulations.

Description

• Coordinate and track inbound airfreight shipments, ensuring timely customs clearance and delivery.
• Prepare and review shipping documents, including invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations.
• Communicate with suppliers, airlines, and customs brokers to resolve import/export-related issues and ensure compliance.
• Arrange transportation and negotiate rates with carriers for efficient movement of goods.
• Perform inventory reconciliation and manage stock levels for import/export goods.
• export regulations, customs tariffs, and trade agreements to facilitate smooth clearance processes.
• Assist in staff retention and training efforts.
• Communicate with the departmental manager regarding progress and problems or issues.
• Track and monitor import/exports shipments to ensure on-time delivery and manage any delays or disruptions.
• Handle and resolve customer inquiries, complaints, and requests related to airfreight import/export.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting service providers to optimise supply chain efficiency.
• Coordinate with finance department to process and reconcile import/export-related invoices and payments.

Job Offer

• Travel expense reimbursement at €0.21 per kilometer with a maximum of 50 kilometers one way.
• Additionally, you will receive 24 vacation days. Each subsequent contract year adds 1 day, up to a maximum of 27 days.
• Bonus scheme based on company performance. Paid out in May/June after the fiscal year's closure (approximately one month's salary).

Gevraagd

* Fluent in English
* 2 years of experience within the field of logistics
* Available for 40 hours

Bedrijfsomschrijving

Our client offers its customers worldwide "door-to-door" inter modal transport solutions utilising air,ocean, and ground transport as required. Our main activity remains import and export airfreight.