Import & Export Logistics Coordinator

Strive Supply Chain LLP; England; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Bedfordshire is seeking an Import / Export Coordinator to manage the complete supplier cycle and ensure compliance with customs regulations. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to optimize logistics and coordinate timely deliveries, while maintaining careful records. An ideal candidate should have in-depth knowledge of the shipping industry, along with a detail-oriented approach to documentation and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Import / Export handling and Customs documentation.
• Ability to drive change within a large, matrix organisation.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics and logistics documentation efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all shipments.
• Ensure timely delivery of orders to the warehouse.
• Build relationships with freight forwarders to improve logistics.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of shipping/freight forwarding industry

Strong leadership skills

Organised and reliable

High attention to detail

Job description

Our client is a multi-site specialist distributor of industrial related products that are used in a variety of applications. Due to further growth, they are looking for an experienced Import / Export Coordinator to work within a complex, fast moving & high compliance operation.

Summary:

Managing the logistics by the efficient sourcing of haulage whilst following all customs procedures. Managing the complete supplier cycle, ensuring orders are tracked and delivered on time into the Manchester warehouse. Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, maintaining accurate records and documentation, and ensuring timely delivery of orders.

Ensure quality and on time delivery of goods from supply source to warehouse locations. Obtain competitive shipping/clearance rates, closely manage all costs and schedules and communicate clearly with relevant stakeholders. Build value-added relationships with freight forwarders to present and drive new ideas to improve our overall road / sea logistics management.

Liaise closely with operations teams on the timely receipt of goods. Maintain a detailed log of all shipments and costings which can be shared with commercial and operational teams. Provide close attention to detail in checking import documentation and contractual clauses. Keep track of invoices and ensure timely settlement.

Responsibilities:

• Keep abreast of all legislative changes in shipping controls and liaise closely with central services on management of tariffs and duties.
• Daily responsibility / management of all imports into site, control of relevant documentation / ensuring correct on-costs are applied prior to receipting.
• Chasing suppliers / stock department for incomplete paperwork for arrived stock (C of A’s / Delivery notes etc).
• Completion of Custom declaration form.
• Escalation of any supplier / other depot delivery failures to the Dublin supply chain team for prompt communication to the customer.
• Act as a point on contact within the UKI business on best practice approach to import legislation and procedural compliance.

Experience needed:

• In-depth knowledge of shipping/freight forwarding industry.
• Strong leadership skills, experience of driving change within a large, matrix organisation.
• Experience in Import / Export handling and Customs documentation.
• Organised, reliable, high attention to detail.

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application. Reporting into the Stock Manager, this role should manage & support an effective operational process, which ensures accurate integrity of the Customer / Suppliers stock and data input. Also to ensure that all operational processes and compliances are adhered to.

Salary: £26,900 Per Annum Job Title: Supply Chain, H&S & related, Stock & Systems Control Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Bedfordshire