Import/Export Administrator

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Import/Export Administrator</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Exeter</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">£18,000 – £29,000 per annum</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full-time, Permanent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for an experienced and organised Import/Export Administrator to join an established international logistics operation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working across the import and export function,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be responsible for coordinating shipments from start to finish, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed accurately and that shipments comply with current customs and international trade</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers and logistics partners.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Coordinate the full import and export process, ensuring shipments are handled efficiently and in line with customs and international trade regulations.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents and other external partners to ensure shipments are arranged and delivered within the required timescales.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Prepare, check and maintain accurate shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists and certificates of origin.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitor stock and inventory</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements and coordinate logistics activity to support the timely movement and delivery of goods.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Assist with identifying ways to reduce freight and shipping costs while improving overall supply chain efficiency.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Keep comprehensive and accurate records of import and export activity to ensure information is available for auditing and compliance purposes.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Keep up to date with changes to customs</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements, tariffs and international trade regulations that could impact the business.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Work closely with departments including Sales, Finance and Legal to ensure import/export activities support wider business</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ideal candidate will have:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience within import/export, international logistics or a related environment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong working knowledge of customs procedures and international trade compliance.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent organisational and administration skills, with a high level of attention to detail.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience using logistics or freight-related systems, together with good Microsoft Office skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly when reviewing freight costs and logistics performance.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers, customers, freight partners and regulatory bodies.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a busy team environment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related discipline would be beneficial, although this is not essential.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a great opportunity for an experienced import/export professional looking to develop their career within an international logistics environment and take responsibility for a varied range of shipping and administrative activities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Company pension</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>On-site parking</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Application</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Applicants should have:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous freight forwarding experience</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience working with import and export processes</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience handling Sea, Air and Road freight</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Please only apply if you have previous freight forwarding experience and experience dealing with Sea, Air and Road freight.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply now or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for more information</p>