Import Export Coordinator

Exciting new consumer brand; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative consumer brand as a Supply Chain Import/Export Coordinator! This exciting role involves managing the flow of goods across borders while ensuring timely processing of export orders. You will collaborate with 3PL teams and freight forwarders, lead meetings, and maintain essential relationships to optimize supply chain operations. If you're passionate about supply chain management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and engaging workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven specialist in Import/Export and freight forwarding management.
• Strong IT capabilities with ERP systems like Sage or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Process export orders and maintain relationships with 3PL export teams.
• Manage shipping/import processes and freight forwarder relationships.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Import/Export Coordination

Communication Skills

Data Processing

Problem Solving

Tools

MS Office

Sage

SAP

Job description

Exciting new consumer brand provided pay range

This range is provided by Exciting new consumer brand. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

We're hiring a Supply Chain Import/Export Coordinator! Join our team and manage the flow of goods across borders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Processing of export orders across multiple markets and customers.
2. Supply of Export orders within lead time.
3. Maintain relationship with 3PL export team managing daily requirements.
4. Lead weekly meetings with 3PL export team.
5. Ownership of the shipping/import process and booking of containers based on spot pricing.
6. Invoice sign off or challenge if needed for all things freight/clearance.
7. Maintain relationship with freight forwarders.
8. Weekly meeting with key freight forwarder to gain market understanding and highlight priorities.
9. Escalate issues with any of the above to the wider internal team.
10. Supply Chain knowledge in similar Manufacturing and Supply planning process, a proven specialist in Import/export and associated freight forwarding management.
11. Strong IT Capabilities across core MS Office and ERP systems like Sage, SAP or other.
12. Communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders with focus on Supply Planning both import and domestic.
13. Data input and processing of Customer orders and Invoicing, ability to accurately process and amend data.

Capabilities Behaviours

1. Systems capability MS Office and ERP preferably Sage/SAP or similar.
2. Import and Export processing.
3. Supplier and Customer management.
4. Ability to work as part of a team and provide peer support.
5. Focus under pressure and problem-solve in their functional area.
6. Keen to learn and develop processes.

Pay range and compensation package

Hybrid role, 3 days office. Competitive Salary of £32,000

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Pet Services