Import Export Coordinator

I am currently working with a FMCG business who has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Import & Export Coordinator to join their team based in Kent, due to business expansion.

Role Purpose:

Responsible for the Coordination and Administration of Stock Receipts, Customs Clearance and Administrative Office Duties.

Effectively communication with their Suppliers and Freight Forwarders/Couriers on a regular basis.

Duties include:

• Maintain and Process all Stock Receipt Shipments.
• Capture and Maintain uplifts associated to Stock Receipt Shipments.
• First stage receipt of Purchase Orders, including all Import Charges.
• Liaise with Freight Forwarder/Couriers, providing information to enable the Import of Consignments.
• Liaise with Goods-in over Shipment Discrepancies.
• Report Shipment Discrepancies to the Supplier and Finance Department.
• Second Stage Receipting of Purchase Orders.
• Maintain, Record and Analyse Freight Forwarder/Courier Invoices.
• Liaise with Supplier, Freight Forwarders/Couriers and Import/Export Coordinator to meet on-time delivery.
• Monitor performance of key Freight Forwarders/Couriers and serve as a resource to resolve issues/problems.
• Provide Customs Clearance instructions for both Imports and Export Clearance requests.

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 2-years proven experience in a similar Supply Chain Role, including coordinating / supporting Inbound and Outbound Shipments.
• Previous Import Duty / Customs Procedures.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in the food industry is an advantage