Import Export Coordinator

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Import Export Coordinator to help out within their Global Trade team based in Stafford.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 4.30pm, 3pm finish on Friday 

Salary:

£24,000 to £26,000 annum

Key Accountabilities:

• Overseeing day to day operations within the Global Trade Team to ensure timely dispatch of shipments and accuracy of the documents
• Ensuring compliance with up to date legislative and customs requirements
• Liaising with internal stakeholders such as sales, aftersales, logistics and finance
• Liaising with carriers and freight agents to obtain sea/road/air freight quotes and booking shipments using the correct incoterms
• Preparing import clearing instructions for customs brokers, dealing with customs queries and checking import entry to ensure duty & taxes are paid correctly
• Ensuring proof of export is obtained in a timely manner for customs audit purposes
• Checking and releasing invoices for both freight cost and customs fees to the accounts department
• Disputing discrepancies with carriers and freight agents for refund / credit note
• Making claims with carriers for loss or damage during transit
• Arranging shipments under Inward Processing Relief
• Assisting with Chamber of Commerce documents such as ATR, EUR1 and Certificate of Origin
• Filling POA and LOA when required

What you’ll need:

• Experience in global freight, trade compliance and customs formalities preferred but not essential
• Experience in brokerage with fast parcel operators (DHL, UPS or Fedex) preferred
• Strong communicator, with a good telephone manner and customers service skills
• Microsoft Office knowledge is beneficial
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team
• Willing to train for further qualifications where appropriate

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave per year
• Hybrid Working - 2 days at home, 3 days in office
• Early Friday finish (3pm)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program entitling you to free financial and wellbeing advice, plus up to six free counselling sessions per year
• Health Cash Plan to reclaim the costs of dental, optical, podiatry and other medical appointments
• Life cover
• NEST pension scheme
• Free tea and coffee
• Celebration of seasonal and life events

Interested? Call Meg on 01782 712230 or email MegW@kpir.co.uk  

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