Import Export Coordinator

Vertical Advantage; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage sector is seeking an Import & Export Customs Coordinator. This hybrid role focuses on ensuring compliance with customs regulations while maintaining accurate documentation and stakeholder coordination. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with import/export documentation. The position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with import/export regulations preferred but not essential.
• Goal-oriented with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import declarations ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Liaise with stakeholders including customs platforms and supply chain teams.
• Manage import audit reports for trade compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Self-Motivated

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Director // recruitment expert Supply Chain & Procurement // eCommerce & Digital // UK & International // Vertical Advantage

Job Title: Import & Export Customs Coordinator

The Import Export Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the smooth movement of goods between the UK and the EU, maintaining compliance with post-Brexit customs regulations. The role will focus on accurate documentation, stakeholder coordination, and continuous process improvement to support both internal and external teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import declarations and IPAFFS entries within agreed SLAs, ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Maintain and manage data within the e-customs clearance platform to ensure viability and compliance.
• Keep import trackers accurate and up to date.
• Manage the import audit report and support the preparation of annual broker audits for trade compliance.
• Liaise with key stakeholders including customs platforms, veterinary authorities, factories, planning, credit control, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure customer orders are checked, received, and processed accurately and on time.
• Confirm all export documentation complies with the regulatory requirements of the destination country.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Effective multitasking and time management skills.
• Familiarity with import/export regulations and documentation (e.g., declarations, health certificates, veterinary documentation) – preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Goal-oriented with a proactive, collaborative approach.

This is a hybrid role where you'll be expected to be in the office 2-3 times a week (2 days one week and then 3 days the following).

The salary banding is from £30,000 - £35,000 + bonus and benefits.

Apply now for more information.

Unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Food and Beverage Services

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