Export Coordinator- Leeds

TG Arla; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG company is seeking an Export Coordinator to support order coordination in their UK Commercial Ingredients Team. The role involves managing export documentation and processing orders, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong business administration skills, be proficient in SAP, and have excellent attention to detail. This position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Hybrid and flexible working

Pension contribution matched up to 6%

4 x annual salary life assurance

Free on-site Gym

Free on-site parking

Discounted products in Staff Shop

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Cheese hamper at Christmas

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing export documentation and order processing.
• Ability to work weekends during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of orders within the Export function.
• Ensure compliance with Exports Documentation Process Flow.
• Act as the order contact for international and local markets.
• Process direct sales orders to meet service level targets.
• Collaborate with markets on regulatory requirements.

Skills

Business administration expertise

Process-driven mindset

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Strong computer literacy

Proficiency in SAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for your chance to join a Global FMCG brand? Are you looking to get your foot in the door within a commercial function?

Arla Foods are currently looking to recruit an Export Coordinator to join our UK Commercial Ingredients Team. Our trading team play a vital role in maximising the value of our product returns for our farmer owners.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• 4 x annual salary life assurance

• Free to use onsite Gym
• Free on-site parking (with electric charging points)

• Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop
• People agenda commitment to training and development
• Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Opportunity for international travel
• Most importantly - Cheese hamper at Christmas!

How will you make an impact?

Reporting to the Commercial Director- Milk and Trading, you’ll support with the coordinator of orders and other administrative tasks within the Export function.

Some of your key responsibilities will include;

• Strict adherence to the Exports Documentation Process Flow requirements and timescales
• Ensuring order compliance in line with the relevant regulatory bodies
• Ensuring aligned ways of working with global stakeholders to enable On Time In Full (OTIF) deliveries
• Acting as the order contact for international & local markets and providing status updates
• Direct sales order processing, aiming at meeting and or/exceeding service level targets
• Cooperating with markets to understand end market compliance and regulatory requirements

What will make you successful

We’re looking for an individual with strong business administration expertise combined with proven experience in managing export documentation and order processing.

A process-driven and analytical mindset, paired with a proactive and flexible approach, will be essential. You should demonstrate a positive “can do” attitude, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent organisational and time management skills.

Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, is required, along with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Please note: during peak period, you may occasionally be required to work weekends to help meet demand.

Would you like to join us?

For more information please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for this position is the 21st November 2025 and only CV’s sent directly via the link will be considered.

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