Import & Customs Coordinator.

VANRATH; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Life assurance after 1 year

Health shield after 6 months

Medical appointment allowance

Product discounts up to 50%

Employee referral scheme

DELL corporate discounts

Long service awards

On-site parking

Job summary

VANRATH is seeking an experienced inbound logistics professional to coordinate cross-site shipments, manage customs declarations, and work with freight forwarders. The role emphasizes cost control, compliance, and collaboration with purchasing, production, and finance teams.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years in a high-volume manufacturing logistics environment, strong Excel skills, and a proven track record in audits and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in inbound logistics or supply chain in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with customs declarations and GB-NI duty reimbursements.
• Hands-on with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and hauliers.
• Experience managing multi-site inbound logistics operations.
• Audit support and strong compliance history.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Detail-oriented with a compliance-focused mindset.
• Cost-conscious with focus on service performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound shipments across multiple sites, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Prepare and manage customs declarations and handle duty reimbursements.
• Maintain compliant customs documentation and support inspection processes.
• Act as the main contact for freight forwarders and customs agents.
• Monitor shipment progress, proactively resolving delays and risks.
• Support audits and maintain detailed logistics records.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, warehouse, and finance teams.
• Track inbound logistics KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Inbound logistics

Customs declarations

TSS declarations

Freight forwarding coordination

Multi-site logistics

Audits/compliance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary/ Benefits

• £30,000 to £35,000
• 32 days annual leave, with additional days for long service
• Life assurance after one year's service
• Health shield benefit after six months
• Paid allowance for medical appointments
• Discount on company products up to 50%
• Employee referral scheme and DELL corporate discounts
• Recognition and long service awards
• On-site parking

About your next employer

This leading manufacturing company operates across multiple sites with a commitment to quality and efficiency. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, they serve a broad customer base and utilise modern logistics solutions to ensure seamless supply chain management. The company has a strong reputation for employee development and a vibrant, collaborative working environment.

About you

• 2-3 years' experience in inbound logistics, import, or supply chain role, ideally in a high-volume manufacturing setting
• Practical experience managing TSS declarations and customs processes, including duty reimbursement for GB-NI inbounds
• Hands-on experience with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and hauliers
• Experience managing multi-site inbound logistics operations
• Supportive of internal and external audits with strong compliance record
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Detail-oriented with a compliance-focused mindset
• Commercially aware with a focus on cost control and service performance

What you'll do

• Coordinate all inbound shipments across multiple sites, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
• Prepare and manage customs declarations and handle duty reimbursements
• Maintain compliant customs documentation and support inspection processes
• Act as the main contact for freight forwarders and customs agents
• Monitor shipment progress, proactively resolving delays and risks
• Support audits and maintain detailed logistics records
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, warehouse, and finance teams
• Track inbound logistics KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work checks, in line with the client or agency's recruitment policy.