Supply Chain Coordinator

Randstad Delivery; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to join the Imports & Duty Team. The role involves efficient importation of goods into the UK, ensuring compliance and improving processes. Candidates should have experience in supply chain roles, a solid understanding of UK import formalities, and excellent organizational skills. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £15.50 - £16.50 per hour and is available for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a supply chain role.
• Solid understanding of UK import formalities.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administering systems and processes for duties and taxes.
• Operating the Duty Management System.
• Preparing and submitting monthly returns of duties.
• Liaising with HMRC for compliance.
• Creating and sending compliant import instructions.
• Ensuring accurate completion of import entries.
• Maintaining the Imports Log.
• Reviewing and improving processes.
• Communicating with suppliers and shipping lines.
• Processing insurance claims.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Understanding of UK import formalities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Experience with analytics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Supply Chain Coordinator to join the Imports & Duty Team our clients site in Warrington. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the prompt, efficient, and compliant importation of goods into the UK. This position is essential to prevent delays and increased costs, ensuring that goods are delivered to the designated warehouse without impacting production schedules.

Pay Rate: 15.50 - 16.50 per hour
Contract: 12 months
Hours: 08:00-16:15 Mon-Thurs, 08:00-15:45 Fri
Location: Warrington, WA3

Key Responsibilities:

• Administering the systems and processes for the payment and avoidance of duties and taxes.

• Operating the Duty Management System in line with requirements.

• Preparing and submitting monthly returns of duties and taxes

• Liaising with HMRC to ensure compliance upheld

• Creating and sending compliant import instructions

• Ensuring all import entries are accurately raised, completed, and filed by their due dates

• Maintaining the Imports Log for audit and trade compliance purposes

• Proactively reviewing and improving processes (LEAN)

• Communicating with suppliers, shipping lines, and haulers regarding the movement of goods

• Processing and finalising insurance claims where applicable.

  
  

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience within a supply chain role.

• A solid understanding of UK import formalities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of ERP systems

• Excellent organisational skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Excellent communication skills for liaising with a wide range of internal and external contacts.

• A customer-focused and positive approach.

• Experience with analytics

We are interviewing for this role now so please do not delay applying if this interests you.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.