Imports & Exports Coordinator
9 days ago
Wigan
Imports & Exports Coordinator – Wigan – £30,000 Per Annum \n People Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Imports & Exports Coordinator to join our well-established client based in Appley Bridge, Wigan. \n This is an excellent permanent opportunity offering a £30,000 annual salary, Monday-to-Friday working hours, an annual company bonus and long-term career prospects with an established British manufacturer operating internationally. \n £30,000 Per Annum | Monday to Friday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Permanent | Annual Bonus | Immediate Start Available \n This position is ideal for applicants who have previously worked as an Imports & Exports Coordinator, Shipping Coordinator, Import Coordinator, Export Coordinator, Freight Coordinator, Customs Administrator or International Logistics Coordinator. \n Shifts \n • Monday to Friday \n • 8:30am–5:00pm \n • Full-time, permanent position \n • Based onsite in Appley Bridge, Wigan \n Rates of Pay \n • £30,000 per annum \n • Annual company bonus scheme \n Benefits \n As an Imports & Exports Coordinator, you will receive: \n • Permanent employment \n • Annual company bonus scheme \n • 23 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays \n • Company shutdown over Christmas \n • Free onsite parking \n • Training and development opportunities \n • Career progression opportunities \n • Friendly and supportive working environment \n • Immediate start available for the right candidate \n Day-to-Day Duties \n As an Imports & Exports Coordinator, your duties will include: \n • Coordinating import and export shipments across air, sea and road freight \n • Managing shipments from start to finish, including imports, exports and transshipments \n • Liaising with suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, couriers and internal departments \n • Preparing and processing shipping, customs, commercial and transport documentation \n • Monitoring shipments and providing regular updates to customers and colleagues \n • Resolving delivery issues, shipment discrepancies and customs queries \n • Supporting customs declarations and providing the required information to HMRC \n • Booking and managing shipments through bonded warehouse systems and Sage 200 \n • Gathering shipment readiness information from suppliers \n • Coordinating consolidated loads \n • Maintaining accurate shipment records, filing and reporting \n • Monitoring freight costs and assisting with quotations and freight rates \n • Liaising with freight forwarders to secure competitive shipping arrangements \n • Ensuring compliance with UK customs requirements and international trade regulations \n • Identifying opportunities to improve import, export and logistics processes \n Essential Skills \n • Previous experience in logistics, shipping, freight forwarding or import/export operations \n • Knowledge of customs procedures and international trade requirements \n • Experience or a good understanding of customs declarations \n • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail \n • Ability to manage multiple shipments and competing priorities \n • Strong communication skills when dealing with customers, suppliers and freight companies \n • Confidence working in a fast-paced and time-critical environment \n • Good problem-solving skills \n • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel \n • Experience using logistics, stock or business management systems \n Desirable Experience \n • Previous experience using Sage 200 \n • Experience working with bonded warehouse systems \n Training Provided \n • Full training on the company's specialist product range \n • Ongoing training and development opportunities \n Apply \n If you are an experienced Imports & Exports Coordinator looking for a permanent opportunity in Appley Bridge, Wigan, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. \n People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.