Import & Export Logistics Coordinator

Strive Supply Chain LLP; Stretford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist distributor in logistics seeks an experienced Import / Export Coordinator to manage logistics processes, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with customs procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the shipping/freight industry, leadership skills, and high attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience driving change in a large organization.
• Ability to manage customs documentation efficiently.
• Organized and reliable with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics and sourcing of haulage.
• Track and maintain all supplier cycles and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with import legislation.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of shipping/freight forwarding industry

Strong leadership skills

Experience in Import / Export handling

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Our client is a multi-site specialist distributor of industrial related products that are used in a variety of applications. 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. 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.

Opportunity note: This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application

Reporting & Compliance: 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.

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