Job description
I am currently working with a FMCG business who has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Import & Export Coordinator to join their team based in Kent, due to business expansion.
Role Purpose:
Responsible for the Coordination and Administration of Stock Receipts, Customs Clearance and Administrative Office Duties.
Effectively communication with their Suppliers and Freight Forwarders/Couriers on a regular basis.
Duties include:
* Maintain and Process all Stock Receipt Shipments.
* Capture and Maintain uplifts associated to Stock Receipt Shipments.
* First stage receipt of Purchase Orders, including all Import Charges.
* Liaise with Freight Forwarder/Couriers, providing information to enable the Import of Consignments.
* Liaise with Goods-in over Shipment Discrepancies.
* Report Shipment Discrepancies to the Supplier and Finance Department.
* Second Stage Receipting of Purchase Orders.
* Maintain, Record and Analyse Freight Forwarder/Courier Invoices.
* Liaise with Supplier, Freight Forwarders/Couriers and Import/Export Coordinator to meet on-time delivery.
* Monitor performance of key Freight Forwarders/Couriers and serve as a resource to resolve issues/problems.
* Provide Customs Clearance instructions for both Imports and Export Clearance requests.
Essential Skills
* A minimum of 2-years proven experience in a similar Supply Chain Role, including coordinating / supporting Inbound and Outbound Shipments.
* Previous Import Duty / Customs Procedures.
* Excellent communication skills
* Experience in the food industry is an advantage