Import Coordinator
Location: Exeter
Salary: £25,000-£30,000 DOE
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.30pm, possibility of some home working but mainly office based.
Benefits: Free parking, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, generous pension and health benefit scheme.
The Company: Office Angels are delighted to be working with a global logistics company based in Exeter with Headquarters in the USA. For more than 40 years, customers have relied on the company as an industry leader for supply chain solutions.They cover many industries and are hugely successful and the successful applicant will have teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, India and North America!
The Role: This is a full-time role for an Import Coordinator. The successful candidate will handle the day-to-day tasks associated with all the shipping and logistics including forwarding and import processes as well as providing excellent customer service.
Day to day responsibilities:
- Process and manage import orders from suppliers
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely order fulfilment
- Prepare and maintain documentation
- Work with customs to facilitate the clearance of imported goods
- Ensure all duties and taxes are calculated and paid on time
- Arrange transportation and logistics for incoming shipments
- Track and monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery
- Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs officials to resolve issues
- Maintain clear communication with internal departments regarding shipment status
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the warehouse for proper stock management
- Stay updated on import/export regulations and trade policies
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with import procedures
- Generate and analyse reports related to import activities and shipment performance
- Provide insights to management for process improvements
- Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and partners
- Negotiate terms and conditions to improve procurement efficiency.
Your Experience and Skills:
- Ideally experience in a logistics import or export role
- Or experience of administration in a manufacturing or engineering company
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Able to work within a team and independently
- Willingness to learn and develop
- A positive and hardworking attitude!
This is a great and rare opportunity for a in depth and varied role for a global organisation.
How to Apply: If this sounds like you and you would like to know more, either apply online, email your CV to Sarah.stokes@office-angels.com or call to speak with Sarah on 01392 426200
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