Senior Transport & Customs Coordinator (EU/Hazardous)

e-ppl Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-Class Manufacturing Facilities

Collaborative & High performance team

Family Friendly working hours

Free on-site secure car parking

Job summary

auto-scan UK Ltd is currently recruiting for a Transport Specialist to support our prestigious automotive client based in Goodwood, Chichester. You will coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensure compliance, and work with multiple transport providers.

Working Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00 with occasional flexibility. You will manage hazardous shipments, liaise with 3PLs such as FedEx and Hapag-Lloyd, and help keep shipments moving efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of forwarding and/or relevant transport, supply chain, or customs knowledge.
• In-depth understanding of the Freight Forwarding Industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to balance conflicting priorities.
• Excellent coordination, networking, and influencing skills.
• Generalist IT knowledge including Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP.
• Degree level or equivalent in Business or Engineering, or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Shipment Processing & Tracking: Track a high volume of domestic, EU, and non-EU shipments daily (both inbound and outbound).
• Exception Management: Coordinate hazardous shipments, emergency shipments, and special/urgent transportation requests.
• System Coordination: Process shipments through various 3PL systems, ensuring departmental execution is in line with transport provider and internal procedures.
• Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with statutory and company policies on Quality and Customs.
• Relationship Management: Lead and support relationships with external partners including FedEx, K+N, Senator Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, Neovia, and Vantec.

Skills

Logistics Experience

Industry Knowledge

Problem Solving

Communication & Networking

Tech Literacy

Education

Education

Degree level in Business or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

auto-scan UK Ltd is currently recruiting for a Transport Specialist to support our prestigious automotive client based in Goodwood, Chichester. You will coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensure compliance, and work with multiple transport providers.

Working Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00 with occasional flexibility. You will manage hazardous shipments, liaise with 3PLs such as FedEx and Hapag-Lloyd, and help keep shipments moving efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance.