Import/Export Coordinator

The Company

Our client is a specialist Engineering company as part of a job share, they are looking for an Import/Export Coordinator to work part time.

The Role

• The successful candidate will ensure legal compliance and provide import/export administration and control within international rules and regulations.
• Coordinating, verifying and releasing export orders/shipments.Raising awareness and understanding of export control and the importance of compliance across the business.
• Developing and maintaining export control and customs relevant product master data
• Producing accurate export documentation in accordance with international law and internal processes.
• Negotiating rates with airfreight and sea-freight forwarders and couriers to get the best service for a competitive price.
• Acting as primary interface for shipping and Customs issues; liaising with internal personnel, customers and suppliers with regard to order shipment issues.
• Providing UK Customs clearance instructions to the freight forwarders for all EU and overseas imports
• Coordinating the collection of all supporting Customs documentation for all EU and overseas imports
• Controlling all formal documentation and compliance monitoring (licence applications, end user documentation etc).
• Monitoring and keeping updated with the import and export regulations of all countries within which the Company conducts business.
• Dealing effectively and efficiently with all customer enquires / queries in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Tracking orders and communicating progress, accordingly, highlighting any late deliveries where necessary.
• Working alongside Customer Service and Supply Chain on future delivery forecasts, daily delivery bookings and any freight issues / damages.
• Providing daily assistance to the UK shipping team.

The Person

• Import/Export and Shipping experience.
• Good working knowledge of Customs / International Trade procedures.
• Used to working as part of a team and with the ability to provide clear instruction to others where applicable.
• Fully conversant with MS Outlook / Excel / Word / PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly organised and efficient in your day to day duties.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Interest and experience in developing and implementing process improvements.
• Happy to work part time.

The Benefits

• You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
• An excellent salary.
• A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
• The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.