Open roleExternal
Import/ Export Specialist
- broadstone, poole, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
Job Description
Poole | Competitive Salary | 39 hours per week | Monday to Friday
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Import / Export Specialist to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Poole .
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in import/export, customs compliance and international logistics to take on a key role within the supply chain function.
The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert for customs compliance, international trade, freight coordination and shipping , working closely with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Warehouse, freight forwarders, customs brokers and external logistics providers.
The main duties for the Import/ Export Specialist
You will be responsible for ensuring international shipments are processed accurately, efficiently and in full compliance with UK and international customs and trade requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and compliant movement of goods across international borders.
The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of customs compliance, international logistics and shipping processes , while also contributing to ongoing improvements across the supply chain operation.
If you have strong import/export and customs experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Poole , apply with your CV and Yasmin will call you.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Import / Export Specialist to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Poole .
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in import/export, customs compliance and international logistics to take on a key role within the supply chain function.
The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert for customs compliance, international trade, freight coordination and shipping , working closely with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Warehouse, freight forwarders, customs brokers and external logistics providers.
The main duties for the Import/ Export Specialist
You will be responsible for ensuring international shipments are processed accurately, efficiently and in full compliance with UK and international customs and trade requirements.
- Managing import and export activities in line with UK and international trade regulations
- Preparing, reviewing and maintaining customs documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and export declarations
- Coordinating customs clearance with freight forwarders and customs brokers
- Ensuring compliance with customs regulations, sanctions and export controls
- Coordinating inbound and outbound international shipments
- Monitoring shipments and proactively resolving freight, customs or documentation issues
- Providing escalation support for urgent and priority customer shipments
- Working closely with Warehouse and Customer Service teams to ensure priority shipments are dispatched on time
- Reviewing shipping documentation and ensuring processes are followed correctly
- Supporting freight planning, scheduling and carrier performance
- Assisting with freight cost improvement initiatives
- Monitoring changes to customs and trade regulations and communicating any relevant impacts
- Maintaining accurate records for customs audits and regulatory requirements
- Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures
- Supporting improvements to ERP and shipping systems
- Analysing logistics and compliance performance to identify opportunities for improvement
- Driving continuous improvement across customs, logistics and shipping processes
- Previous experience in import/export, customs compliance, logistics or international trade
- A strong understanding of UK customs regulations and international shipping requirements
- Experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers
- Good knowledge of import and export documentation and procedures
- Experience with ERP and shipping systems
- Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- A confident approach to problem-solving and resolving logistics issues
- A continuous improvement mindset
- The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environment
- Relevant import/export, customs or logistics qualifications would be advantageous.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and compliant movement of goods across international borders.
The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of customs compliance, international logistics and shipping processes , while also contributing to ongoing improvements across the supply chain operation.
If you have strong import/export and customs experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Poole , apply with your CV and Yasmin will call you.