Import Export Buying Coordinator

Overview

Import Export Buying Coordinator - Greenford. £28,000 - £32,000; performance related bonus. This is a long-standing, successful and growing manufacturing organisation. The role supports the procurement division and manages aspects of the import/export process to meet operational needs considering price, quality and delivery of continued supply. The successful candidate will be highly numerate, proficient in Excel, commercially astute and proactive.

Role Responsibilities

• Logistics coordination - work closely with freight forwarders to arrange transportation, track shipments and manage customs clearance
• Stakeholder liaison - work with customs authorities, resolve issues and coordinate with internal teams (sales, finance and warehouse)
• Tariff classification - accurately classify goods
• Compliance and documentation - monitor adherence to customs law and trade agreements; review invoices, bills of lading, COOs and customs declarations
• Inventory and costs - monitor inventory levels, optimise lead times and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Purchasing support - assist with supplier follow-ups, contract negotiations, market research and vendor relationships

Knowledge and Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in import/export operations (Sea) and familiar with Incoterms
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, tariff classifications and trade compliance
• Analytical and commercially astute; expert Excel essential
• Strong communication - able to influence and negotiate
• Degree educated or equivalent - International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field

What you need to do

If you have experience within logistics (Sea import/export) and are looking for a new opportunity to grow during an exciting time in the business, please apply today. If this isn't quite right but you know someone ideal, refer them and earn a £100 voucher when they're placed and pass probation. Please submit your CV. If you don't hear from us within 48 hours, please assume you've been unsuccessful on this occasion. For the Conduct Regulations we act as an Employment Agency for permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business for temporary/contract vacancies. We take your personal data seriously. To learn how we handle your data, visit our website to view our Data Privacy Notice.