Customs & Logistics Coordinator

Confidential; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfeifer is seeking a highly organised Customs & Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Southampton. You will coordinate import/export customs clearances, manage freight movements and support stock control to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will gain experience across different transport modes while contributing to day-to-day business processes in a busy logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience handling import and export customs clearances.
• Experience using CDS, DESTIN8 and/or NCTS.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and Incoterms.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process import and export customs declarations.
• Coordinate road freight shipments from booking to delivery.
• Prepare and maintain accurate customs and shipping documentation.
• Complete and reconcile Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) records.
• Liaise effectively with customers, suppliers, hauliers and customs authorities.
• Support stock control and inventory administration.
• Update ERP/SAP systems and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with customs legislation and company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Develop knowledge of sea freight and other transport modes.

Skills

Customs procedures

Incoterms

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Customs-related qualifications

Tools

CDS

DESTIN8

NCTS

SAP

Job description

Introduction

Are you an organised logistics professional with customs experience and a strong eye for detail? Join Pfeifer and play a key role in ensuring our international movements are efficient, compliant and delivered to the highest standards

Tasks

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Customs & Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Southampton. Reporting to the General Manager, you will coordinate import and export customs clearances, manage freight movements, support stock control activities and help ensure compliance with customs regulations. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to build your knowledge across different transport modes while making a real contribution to our day-to-day operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their expertise within customs, logistics and international supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process import and export customs declarations.
• Coordinate road freight shipments from booking through to delivery.
• Prepare and maintain accurate customs and shipping documentation.
• Complete and reconcile Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) records.
• Liaise effectively with customers, suppliers, hauliers and customs authorities.
• Support stock control and inventory administration.
• Update ERP/SAP systems and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with customs legislation and company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Develop your knowledge of sea freight and other transport modes.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• Experience handling import and export customs clearances.
• Experience using CDS, DESTIN8 and/or NCTS.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and Incoterms.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.

Desirable

• Customs-related qualifications.
• Knowledge of Country of Origin requirements.
• Experience with TSS declarations.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems.
• Freight forwarding or logistics experience.
• Knowledge of sea freight.

Working Hours

• 36.25 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 4:00pm (negotiable)
• Office based in Southampton.