Export Co-ordinator

Focus Resourcing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Import/Export Coordinator to enhance their operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic telecommunications environment, where you'll manage purchase orders, ensure compliance with customs regulations, and collaborate with various teams to optimize supply chain efficiency. With a hybrid working model after an initial onboarding period, this position provides a balanced work-life experience. Join a company that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and a group pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday

4 weeks paid sick leave

Group pension plan (5% employer 4% employee)

Group life assurance 8 times salary

Cash back medical plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in import/export coordination with a focus on compliance.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Confirm Purchase Orders and monitor shipments to meet deadlines.
• Update ERP system with ETD & ETA dates and resolve late orders.

Skills

Incoterms knowledge

Proficiency in ERP systems

Familiarity with 3rd party tracking systems

Knowledge of customs regulations

Far East Shipping experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Oracle

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Import/Export Coordinator to join a highly successful telecommunications company in Milton Keynes. The opportunity is a fixed term contract for 12 months, offering a salary of 28000 - 33000 dependent on experience. This position is hybrid after an initial 3 months in the office.

As the Import/Export Coordinator you will be responsible for:

• Confirm Purchase Orders and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA's) with suppliers.
• Update Microsoft Dynamics GP (ERP System) with Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) & ETA dates.
• Identify, chase, resolve and report to stakeholders any late orders with Suppliers
• Determine the best supplier based on price, lead time and shipping options to fulfil the enquiry and record the choice by retaining a copy of the supplier email confirmation, (in a shared inbox) in advance of receiving the customer order
• Source products and create PO's using suppliers from Approved Vendor List (AVL), managed by Supplier Development Engineers (SDE) in China, to meet customer expectations, where known, while considering best use of company resources (stock, internal production, and contract manufacture (CM), item cost and freight cost)
• The successful Import/Export Coordinator will have the following related skills / experience:
• Incoterms knowledge.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft GP, Oracle)
• Familiarity with 3rd party tracking systems.
• Work closely with Buyers, Manufacturing, Sales, and Customer Service.
• Knowledge of customs regulations, import/export laws, and compliance requirements.
• Ensuring documentation accuracy (e.g., bills of lading, customs paperwork).
• Monitoring shipments to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Far East Shipping experience

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• 4 weeks paid sick leave
• Group pension plan (5% employer 4% employee)
• Group life assurance 8 times salary
• Cash back medical plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual bonus