Senior Material Controller - Export

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

Senior Material Controller - Export

Ready to take ownership of international shipments and keep export orders moving without a hitch? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Stevenage distribution business where accuracy, pace and great teamwork really matter.

You’ll be part of a close-knit team in a clean, bright warehouse environment, working hands-on with customers, couriers, freight forwarders and internal teams to get goods packed, documented and despatched correctly.

The role in a nutshell

As Senior Material Controller - Export, you’ll own the export process from order review to despatch. You’ll make sure shipments are accurate, compliant, properly documented and ready to move on time, while keeping records complete and issues moving quickly to resolution.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven export, international shipping, freight forwarding or customs experience.
• Strong UK export knowledge, including customs paperwork, Incoterms, HS/commodity codes, country of origin, EORI, values, weights and shipment details.
• Awareness of export controls, sanctions, licensing, dangerous goods and restricted-party checks.
• Sharp attention to detail, great organisation and a calm approach when priorities change.
• Clear communication with customers, couriers, freight forwarders and internal teams.
• Good Outlook and Microsoft Office skills, plus confidence learning internal systems and carrier/customs platforms.

You’ll thrive here if you are

• Hands-on, organised and confident taking ownership of the detail.
• Customer-focused, collaborative and comfortable working at pace.
• Happy to complete and maintain procedure-based training and refresher training.

The package

• £30,000 rising to £32,000 after 6 months
• Permanent role with ASAP start
• Pension
• 22 days' holiday plus Christmas shutdown
• Virtual Care - GP Service