Import Coordinator

Job description

Role: Logistics Co-ordinator

Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 depending on experience

Location: Rotherham

Type: Permanent

Overview

2fawcett have an exciting opportunity for a Customs and Import Specialist to join an innovative and growing Manufacturing company on a full time permanent basis. The successful candidate will work closely with the purchasing department to provide key support and oversee the Import process and functions.

As the Logistics Coordinator Will Report directly to the Operations Manager, the ideal candidate will have previous experience planning deliveries, organising transport and any other associated Import/ Export administration tasks. They will have a positive “can do” attitude and be flexible enough to adapt to a wide range of duties in a growing business.

The Role & Responsibilities of the Import/ Export coordinator

· Organisation of all overseas import

· Obtain freight quotations from third party vendors

· Cost reduction by consolidating freight to reduce costs

· Liaison with freight providers against customs process and import of parts

· Process implementation to streamline inbound shipment procedures

· Establishment and development of commercial relationships with logistics providers

· Track freight progress and report any delays to internal teams to ensure minimal disruption to production schedules

· Work closely with the buyer on monitoring and reporting against individual suppler performance

Skills and Experience of the Import/ Export coordinator

· Strong system lead excel skills essential

· Proven demonstration of International shipping experience

· Current knowledge of UK customs clearance procedures

· Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships

· Previous experience in a Shipping and logistics coordinating role

What you will get in return

· A contemporary and workplace with state of the art facilities

· Work within a progressive, flexible and growing commercial culture for an owner lead manufacturing business

· Core office hours with some flexibility of start/ finish times.

· Progression opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rotherham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: jtic