Export Coordinator

Streamline Search; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and freight forwarding company based in Tilbury is seeking an Export Coordinator to manage export shipments across airfreight and seafreight operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in export operations, with strong knowledge of customs declarations and export documentation. This role offers a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000, supportive working environment, and opportunities for skills development across all transport modes.

Benefits

Company Pension

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in export operations.
• Strong understanding of export documentation and country-specific requirements.
• Good standard of English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Manage export shipments across airfreight and seafreight operations.
• Complete export customs declarations and associated documentation.
• Liaise with warehouses to confirm screening and check weighing have been completed.

Skills

Export operations

Airfreight handling

Seafreight handling

Customs declarations

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Tools

CNS

Destin8

Job description

(Export Coordinator) - Position Overview

Streamline Search is partnering with a long-established freight forwarding and logistics business operating at the heart of the UK shipping industry. With decades of experience across international logistics, the company provides cost-effective, multimodal transport solutions worldwide, including air, sea, road, and rail.

The business is particularly strong within ocean freight operations and customs clearance, supported by extensive overseas agent networks and strong relationships with carriers and hauliers. The team have a strong focus on service quality, compliance, teamwork, and ensuring smooth and efficient operations for all customers & clients.

Due to continued activity within the export function, they are now looking to appoint a proactive Exports Logistics Executive to join their busy and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage export shipments across airfreight and seafreight operations
• Communicate with customers, hauliers, carriers, and overseas agents
• Arrange bookings with shipping lines and airlines
• Coordinate collections, ensuring vessel and flight deadlines are met
• Complete export customs declarations and associated documentation
• Prepare export documentation, manifests, and certificates of origin where required
• Liaise with warehouses to confirm screening and check weighing have been completed
• Finalise documentation and confirm vessels and flights have been met
• Issue invoices and send pre-alerts to overseas agents
• Follow up post-delivery to ensure customer satisfaction and identify further opportunities

Please note: due to the nature of the logistics industry, responsibilities may evolve over time.

(Export Coordinator) - Position Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in export operations
• Experience handling airfreight and seafreight exports are essential
• Strong understanding of export documentation and country-specific requirements
• Experience completing customs declarations
• Working knowledge of CNS and Destin8 systems
• High level of attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a friendly, professional manner
• Competent using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Strong team player with a proactive approach
• Good standard of English and Maths

(Export Coordinator) - Position Remuneration

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (Depending on experience)
• Company Pension
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop skills across all transport modes

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