The Company
Our client is a specialist Engineering company as part of a job share, they are looking for an Import/Export Coordinator to work part time.
The Role
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The successful candidate will ensure legal compliance and provide import/export administration and control within international rules and regulations.
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Coordinating, verifying and releasing export orders/shipments.
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Raising awareness and understanding of export control and the importance of compliance across the business.
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Developing and maintaining export control and customs relevant product master data.
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Producing accurate export documentation in accordance with international law and internal processes.
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Negotiating rates with airfreight and sea-freight forwarders and couriers to get the best service for a competitive price.
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Acting as primary interface for shipping and Customs issues; liaising with internal personnel, customers and suppliers with regard to order shipment issues.
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Providing UK Customs clearance instructions to the freight forwarders for all EU and overseas imports.
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Coordinating the collection of all supporting Customs documentation for all EU and overseas imports.
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Controlling all formal documentation and compliance monitoring (licence applications, end user documentation etc.).
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Monitoring and keeping updated with the import and export regulations of all countries within which the Company conducts business.
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Dealing effectively and efficiently with all customer enquires/queries in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
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Tracking orders and communicating progress, accordingly, highlighting any late deliveries where necessary.
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Working alongside Customer Service and Supply Chain on future delivery forecasts, daily delivery bookings and any freight issues/damages.
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Providing daily assistance to the UK shipping team.
The Person
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Import/Export and Shipping experience is essential.
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Good working knowledge of Customs/International Trade procedures.
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Used to working as part of a team and with the ability to provide clear instruction to others where applicable.
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Fully conversant with MS Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint.
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Attention to detail.
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Highly organised and efficient in your day-to-day duties.
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Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
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Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
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Interest and experience in developing and implementing process improvements.
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Happy to work part time.
The Benefits
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You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
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An excellent salary.
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Part time role.
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A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
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The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices