Import Export Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national consumer goods client based in Guildford is seeking an Import/Export Coordinator for a 6-month contract. You will ensure the timely movement of freight, build strong customer relationships, and handle operational tasks. Candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience, knowledge of ocean documentation, and effective interpersonal and organizational skills. The role requires on-site work 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience and/or training.
• Understanding of Ocean documentation process essential.
• Effective interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate movement of freight and information of exports.
• Build strong relationships with key customers.
• Track and trace shipments for customers.

Skills

6 months contract

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of SAP

Understanding of INCOTERMS

Education

1-2 years related experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

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PE Global is currently recruiting for an Import/Export coordinator for a leading multi-national consumer goods and personal care client based in Walton Oaks (near Walton On The Hill / Tadworth).

This is a 6 months contract position working on site 5 days a week.

Pay rate is £14.50ph PAYE or £19.68ph Umbrella

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely movement of freight and information of exports out of EU and UK worldwide, while providing exceptional customer service and ownership of processes.
• First contact for key customers with responsibility to build strong relationships and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Liaise with control tower for operational tasks and issues
• Tracking and tracing shipments for customers
• Maintain accurate customer information for shipment processing
• Understand team process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the customer, load sites but also our branches involved in organising shipments
• Book orders received with the nominated shipping line or forwarder
• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are followed and updated in the Workflow
• Meet KPI standards, as per the company’s procedures
• Handling and actioning of complaints or queries

Education/Experience

• 1-2 years related experience and/or training
• Understanding of Ocean documentation process essential
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of SAP
• Displayed positive team attitude and work ethic
• Competent understanding of INCOTERMS and shipping jargon
• Competent understanding of Forwarder systems, ETMS, Edoc, Expo

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, alternatively send an up to date CV to [emailprotected]

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***