Export Coordinator

Streamline Search; Heywood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international freight forwarder is looking for an Export Coordinator to manage export processes from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have skills in negotiation and data management, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for training and career development. The position is based in Heywood, UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related pay rises

28 days holiday

Medical policy

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding is an advantage but not essential.
• Proficiency with IT and Microsoft Excel is required.
• Excellent attention to detail in data entry tasks.
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Quoting customers on freight costs for their requirements.
• Liaising with overseas partners for customer service.
• Trailer load planning and UK customs procedures.
• Building relationships with customs and overseas partners.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Proficient in IT including Microsoft Excel

Excellent data entry skills

Strong negotiation skills

Teamwork and self-motivation

Strong organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Export Coordinator Required. Our client is a leading international freight forwarder operating road freight services to and from Europe on a daily basis. An opportunity has arisen to add to the existing team, and we are seeking an Export Operator.

The ideal candidate will play an important role in ensuring the smooth operation of export processes from start to finish. This position requires a strong understanding of logistics and the ability to effectively manage data entry tasks, negotiate with vendors, and utilise various software tools.

If you have previous freight forwarding or shipping experience - or you are looking for a new opportunity to join a progressive company - we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Quoting customers directly on freight costs for their requirements
• Liaising with our Barcelona partner to provide a high level of customer service
• Trailer load planning
• Arranging and performing UK customs procedures for exports
• Liaising with UK hauliers to arrange collections back to the Ital facility
• Building and developing relationships not only with customs but also with overseas partners
• Providing support and cover for the French/German/Portugal/Spain departments during quieter periods, holidays, or sickness
• Full training and career development provided

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in freight forwarding an advantage but not essential
• Proficiency with IT, including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent data entry skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships with partners, customers, and hauliers
• Ability to work effectively within a team while also being self-motivated
• Strong organisational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE)
• Regular performance-related pay rises
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5.30pm
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 25 days after 5 years' service
• Excellent long-term career prospects and progression opportunities
• Death in service policy
• Medical policy
• Private health care
• Free on-site parking

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR, by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you regarding this application.