Import/Export Coordinator

MTrec Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful logistics company in Gateshead is looking for an experienced Import/Export Coordinator. This role involves facilitating the shipping of orders, assisting with customs clearance, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have 2 years of shipping experience and excellent organizational skills. This position offers competitive benefits and a permanent contract from day one.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Continuous development

Competitive salary

Permanent contract from day one

Monday – Friday working

Qualifications

• Well organised and strong administrative skills.
• High level of numeracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Computer literate, able to use multiple applications.
• 2 years' experience in domestic and International shipping.

Responsibilities

• Review schedules and facilitate release of sales orders.
• Commodity code / tariff code administration.
• Facilitate the shipping of customer orders domestically and internationally.
• Assist with Customs Clearance.
• Provide information and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Numeracy

Customer service

Problem Solving

Communication skills

Job description

The Company Benefits and Rewards on Offer;

• You will be working for a high successful company.

• Friendly and supportive working environment.

• Continuous development.

• Monday – Friday working, no weekends!

• A permanent contract from day one.

• Competitive salary

The Company you will work for;

Mtrec Commercial are proudly representing our highly established and successful client on their search for an experienced Import/Export Coordinator to join the company as soon as possible. If you have the skills and experience required, please apply for an immediate response!

The Role you will be doing;

• Review schedules and facilitate the release of customer’s sales orders and associated documentation.

• Commodity code / tariff code administration

• Facilitate the shipping of customer orders both domestically and international using couriers, freight forwarders,
  customer intermediary and customer portals.

• Assist with Customs Clearance.

• Respond to queries for Contracts, Sales, Customer Services, Quality, Purchasing and Accounts

• Provide information and prepare progress reports as required by the management team.

• Export licensing and compliance

• Support activities that are required for UK government departments, including

• Export Control Unit

• Department for International Trade.

• Facilitate claims with couriers and freight forwarders

• Troubleshoot and resolve operational support issues.

• Record keeping and archiving

• Track process quality issues that prevent on-time delivery

• Support improvement programs for the continued development of the company Quality, Health, Safety &
  Environmental management system

• The role is working Monday – Friday general office hours.

About you;

• Well organised and strong administrative and IT skills

• High level of numeracy

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multitask to achieve deadlines and targets

• Computer literate and able to use multiple applications

• Previous experience and understanding of customs processes such as: import/ export declarations, VA

• Tariff codes, commercial invoices, incoterms & harmonised tariff code

• Be a self-starter and able to prioritise work by customer due date.

• Great customer service is needed along with strong communication skills.

• Problem Solving

• 2 years' experience in domestic and International shipping

• Experience of courier / freight forwarder / Customer portals