Global Import/Export Coordinator – Shipments & Compliance

Key Recruitment Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Job summary

Key Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Import/Export Administrator in Exeter to join an established international logistics operation. You will coordinate shipments from start to finish, ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant with customs and trade requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisation, and the ability to liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within import/export, international logistics or a related environment.
• Strong working knowledge of customs procedures and international trade compliance.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience using logistics or freight-related systems, together with good Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly when reviewing freight costs and logistics performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full import and export process, ensuring shipments are handled efficiently and in line with customs and international trade regulations.
• Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents and other external partners to ensure shipments are arranged and delivered within the required timescales.
• Prepare, check and maintain accurate shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists and certificates of origin.
• Monitor stock and inventory requirements and coordinate logistics activity to support the timely movement and delivery of goods.
• Assist with identifying ways to reduce freight and shipping costs while improving overall supply chain efficiency.
• Keep comprehensive and accurate records of import and export activity to ensure information is available for auditing and compliance purposes.
• Keep up to date with changes to customs requirements, tariffs and international trade regulations that could impact the business.
• Work closely with departments including Sales, Finance and Legal to ensure import/export activities support wider business requirements.

Skills

Import/Export

Logistics

Administration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Logistics/Supply Chain qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics software

Job description

Key Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Import/Export Administrator in Exeter to join an established international logistics operation. You will coordinate shipments from start to finish, ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant with customs and trade requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisation, and the ability to liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to meet timelines.