Senior Export Logistics Controller

Mission 4 Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

22 days' holiday + Christmas shutdown

Virtual Care - GP Service

Job summary

Mission 4 Recruitment is seeking a Senior Material Controller - Export in Stevenage to own the export process from order review to despatch. You will ensure shipments are accurate, compliant and documented, with records up-to-date and issues resolved quickly.

You’ll work hands-on with customers, couriers and freight forwarders in a busy warehouse environment, maintaining control and supporting the wider Operations team as priorities shift.

Qualifications

• Proven export, international shipping or customs experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK export paperwork and Incoterms.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use internal systems and carrier platforms.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate export paperwork, including commercial invoices, packing lists, carrier documents, certificates of origin and destination-specific documents.
• Checking orders, shipping instructions, Incoterms, HS codes, origin, values, weights, EORI details and customer requirements before release.
• Booking shipments with approved couriers, carriers and freight forwarders, producing clear labels and shipping instructions.
• Packing and preparing goods for export while maintaining product integrity, traceability and safe working practices.
• Spotting compliance risks early, including licences, end-user checks, sanctions screening, dangerous goods and missing approvals.
• Resolving customs queries, documentation issues, delays and delivery exceptions with customers, couriers and internal teams.
• Keeping shipment, tracking and export records accurate in internal systems and supporting the wider Operations team when priorities shift.

Skills

Export knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer communication

MS Office

Record keeping

Job description

Mission 4 Recruitment is seeking a Senior Material Controller - Export in Stevenage to own the export process from order review to despatch. You will ensure shipments are accurate, compliant and documented, with records up-to-date and issues resolved quickly.

You’ll work hands-on with customers, couriers and freight forwarders in a busy warehouse environment, maintaining control and supporting the wider Operations team as priorities shift.