Import Export Coordinator

Posted 18 October 2024
Salary £30000.00 - £35000.00 per annum
LocationKent
Job type Permanent
Discipline Procurement & Supply Chain
ReferenceBBBH205515_1729241538
Contact NameSarah Hewitson

Job description

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