Hybrid Export Trade Coordinator - International Shipments

Univar; Cadishead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking an Export Trade Coordinator to join our team based in Cadishead or Widnes. This hybrid role requires at least 3 days in-office and reports to the International Trade Services Manager.

You will coordinate global export shipments of chemical products, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with customs and ADR/IMDG/IATA/RID rules while supporting audits in an AEO framework. Key duties include liaising with freight forwarders, preparing declarations, and

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end export shipments of chemical products to international destinations and liaise with customers and internal stakeholders
• Prepare and manage all export documentation
• Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant shipment execution
• Work with customers to coordinate the completion of customs declarations for the relevant country of export, ensuring accuracy
• Ensure compliance with national and international customs regulations
• Support audits and controls within an AEO-certified framework
• Maintain accurate records in line with customs and AEO requirements
• Where required, ensure shipments comply Dangerous Goods requirements (ADR/IMDG/IATA/ RID)
• Work closely with EHS teams to ensure correct chemical classification and transport requirements
• Work closely with Account Management and Sales teams to support customer requirements whilst ensuring regulatory compliance
• Maintain a close working relationship with the on-site Production team responsible for filling and loading export containers
• Procure ocean freight and air freight rates from designated carrier partners
• Coordinate shipment readiness with Warehouse and Transport teams, including external partners
• Process and Continuous Improvement:-
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within export and customs processes
• Identify operational or compliance risks and escalated where required
• Contribute to process standardisation and best practice implementation

Job description

Univar Solutions is seeking an Export Trade Coordinator to join our team based in Cadishead or Widnes. This hybrid role requires at least 3 days in-office and reports to the International Trade Services Manager.

You will coordinate global export shipments of chemical products, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with customs and ADR/IMDG/IATA/RID rules while supporting audits in an AEO framework. Key duties include liaising with freight forwarders, preparing declarations, and