Senior Export Coordinator | Freight Forwarding Expert

White Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Long-term career development

Job summary

White Recruitment is seeking an experienced Export Coordinator in Aberdeen to manage export shipments from quotation through to final delivery. The role requires strong freight forwarding background and excellent customer service to work with customers, carriers, overseas offices and internal teams.

You will handle export documentation, customs declarations and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, while maintaining accurate records and meeting KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in export freight forwarding is essential.
• Strong knowledge of air, sea and road export operations.
• Good understanding of HMRC customs procedures.
• Experience handling Dangerous Goods is advantageous.
• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• High attention to detail with ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate export shipments from initial enquiry through to final delivery.
• Prepare competitive freight quotations for customers and overseas offices.
• Book shipments with airlines, shipping lines and road transport providers.
• Process export documentation (MAWB, HAWB, Bills of Lading, CMRs, Standard Shipping Notes).
• Complete customs declarations in line with HMRC regulations.
• Maintain shipment and customer records in the freight management system.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, overseas partners and suppliers.
• Support onboarding of new accounts and assist sales team in growth.

Job description

White Recruitment is seeking an experienced Export Coordinator in Aberdeen to manage export shipments from quotation through to final delivery. The role requires strong freight forwarding background and excellent customer service to work with customers, carriers, overseas offices and internal teams.

You will handle export documentation, customs declarations and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, while maintaining accurate records and meeting KPI targets.