Logistics Specialist

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Logistics & Import / Export Coordinator to join a fast-paced, internationally focused business in Aberdare, Wales. This role will be pivotal in ensuring shipments are efficient across borders and compliance with regulations is met. Responsibilities include coordinating shipments, managing customs documentation, and collaborating with internal teams. The position offers a competitive salary and a rewards programme, perfect for someone who thrives in dynamic environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rewards programme

Qualifications

• Experience with logistics, import/export, or international shipping.
• Hands-on experience managing customs documentation and cross-border shipments.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international shipments via air, sea, and road freight.
• Prepare, review, and manage import and export documentation.
• Liaise with hauliers, couriers, and freight forwarders for timely customs clearance.
• Track and trace shipments, proactively resolving delays.
• Ensure compliance with customs and trade requirements.
• Maintain accurate shipping and customs records.
• Collaborate with purchasing, warehouse, and sales teams.
• Update shipment data within MRP or ERP systems.

Skills

Logistics management

Customs documentation

Communication skills

Job description

Logistics & Import / Export Coordinator

Up to £30,000

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a recruitment campaign for a Logistics & Import / Export Coordinator to join a fast-paced, internationally focused business. This role plays a key part in keeping goods moving efficiently across borders, ensuring shipments arrive on time and in full while meeting all customs and compliance requirements.

You’ll be working at the heart of the supply chain, coordinating international logistics, managing critical documentation, and liaising with multiple internal teams and external partners. It’s a varied, hands‑on position suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate international shipments via air, sea, and road freight
• Prepare, review, and manage import and export documentation in line with trade regulations
• Liaise with hauliers, couriers, and freight forwarders to ensure timely customs clearance
• Track and trace shipments, proactively identifying and resolving delays or issues
• Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and international customs and trade requirements
• Maintain accurate shipping and customs records for audit and reporting purposes
• Collaborate with purchasing, warehouse, and sales teams to support end‑to‑end supply chain operations
• Update and maintain shipment data within MRP or ERP systems

This is what you’ll need:

• Experience with logistics, import/export, or international shipping.
• Hands‑on experience managing customs documentation and cross‑border shipments would be advantageous.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.

And this is what you’ll get:

• Competitive salary
• Rewards programme.