Import / Export coordinator

QS Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established men's clothing company in Derby seeks an organised Import & Export Coordinator. This full-time role involves managing international shipments, ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, and liaising with suppliers and freight agents to support smooth operations. The successful candidate will join a fun and characterful team, bringing strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an import/export or logistics role.
• Knowledge of international shipping processes, incoterms, and customs requirements.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers and freight companies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating international shipments and customs documentation.
• Managing import/export paperwork, invoices, declarations, and licenses.
• Ensuring compliance with UK and international import/export regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Stock or order management systems

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

A well established men’s clothing company based in Derby is looking for an organised and proactive Import & Export Coordinator to their growing team.
This role involves managing and overseeing the movement of goods in and out of the UK, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and supporting the business in smooth international operations. You’ll be liaising with suppliers, freight agents, customs, and internal departments to keep things running smoothly.
Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating international shipments and customs documentation
• Managing import/export paperwork, invoices, declarations, and licenses
• Liaising with freight forwarders and suppliers to schedule deliveries
• Ensuring compliance with UK and international import/export regulations
• Supporting internal teams with stock arrival updates and lead times
• Monitoring delivery schedules and resolving delays or issues

Hourly Rate: This role pays between £26,000 to £30,000 per annum.Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship.

Working Hours: • Full-time: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30

Closing Date: 20250619

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in an import/export or logistics role
• Knowledge of international shipping processes, incoterms, and customs requirements
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers and freight companies
• Experience with Excel and stock or order management systems is required
If you have a background in international logistics or import/export coordination and want to join a fun and characterful team, we’d love to hear from you.