Import / Export Specialist

Import / Export Specialist | Poole | Competitive Salary

Are you an experienced customs and trade compliance specialist looking for a role where your expertise genuinely shapes how goods move across borders? This is a great opportunity to take ownership of import/export compliance for a well-established local business, working closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Customer Service, and external logistics partners.

As an Import / Export Specialist, you'll benefit from:

• A permanent position with a well-established local business
• Working hours structured Monday to Thursday, with an early finish on Fridays
• The chance to act as subject matter expert for customs compliance and international trade
• Genuine scope to drive continuous improvement across logistics and compliance processes
• Free onsite parking
• A supportive, close-knit team environment

As an Import / Export Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing import and export activities in line with UK and international trade regulations
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining customs documentation, including commercial invoices and export declarations
• Coordinating customs clearance with brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies
• Providing oversight of daily shipping activities to ensure priority shipments are dispatched on time
• Monitoring shipment progress and resolving transportation or documentation issues
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for import and export activities

As an Import / Export Specialist, your experience will include:

• A strong understanding of import/export regulations and customs procedures
• Previous experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Confidence using ERP and shipping systems
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant import/export, customs, or logistics qualifications desirable, though not essential

If you're ready to bring your customs and trade expertise to a permanent role in Poole where you'll genuinely shape how the business handles international shipments and be rewarded with a good salary, this is well worth a closer look.

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