Import / Export Coordinator

Import/Export Coordinator Salary: £26,000per year – £26,000 per year depending on experience and with the potential for further progression for exceptional candidates, plus benefits as outlined below

Import/Export Coordinator Location: Swindon

Import/Export Coordinator Hours: 37 hours per week with additional flexibility according to business requirements

Import/Export Coordinator Employment type: Permanent

An Import/Export Coordinator opportunity has arisen for suitable Import/Export Coordinatorapplicants to join HTE in the roles of Import/Export Coordinators on a permanent basis.

Daily activity is related to Import and Export activities between our suppliers and customers on a global basis.

The primary Import/Export Coordinator function is to:

Arrange quotations, place orders, manage collections and arrange exports/imports to supply overseas factories from UK/EU manufacturers.
Ensure part prices are updated and provided to our customers on a regular basis, following supply chain cost movements.
Import/Export Coordinator Responsibilities The main responsibilities Import/Export Coordinator include:

Raising quotations, purchase orders and invoices in line with customer order requirements.
Confirm all purchase costs and sales prices are correct and in line with the relevant quotations.
Dealing with customer and supplier queries effectively.
Proactively managed aged debt to meet cash flow targets.
Other Import/Export Coordinator responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Calculate forward orders to meet production schedules and accommodate supplier and shipping lead times.
Ensure goods are Imported/Exported through customs using HTE’s forwarding agent and supplied to the agreed point of delivery.
Develop, maintain and improve successful relationships with HTE customers and suppliers.
Maintain detailed and accurate logs of any Quality claims, coordinating information between customer and the manufacturer.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to existing work processes.
Maintain an effective filing system of past and current business transactions.
Import/Export Co-ordinator Person Specification: Skills & Experience required

Import/Export Coordinatormust have:

Administration experience within Purchasing/Logistics/Sales Co-ordination or a similar field.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent communication (verbal & written) and organisation skills.
High levels of accuracy.
Excellent numerical skills.
Fully conversant with Microsoft office ( Especially Excel – Intermediate to Advance level ).
Full and clean UK driving license.
Import/Export Coordinator Desirable:

Import/Export experience.
Automotive supply chain understanding.
CIPS or similar qualification would be an advantage in these positions.
Import/Export CoordinatorCapabilities/Competencies

Customer Focus
Teamwork
Planning & Organising
Making things happen
Professional Integrity
Learning Agility
Continuous improvement & challenge
Analysis & Problem Solving
Import/Export Coordinator Personal development
Future potential progression opportunities and/or cross functional development based on demonstrable performance.

Import/Export Coordinator Benefits (Permanent Status)

Contribution Pension Scheme (with generous contribution from HTE) including life insurance cover
25 days annual holiday (plus statutory bank holidays)
Potential to accrue additional holiday when circumstances permit
Child care voucher scheme
New Car Lease Scheme with preferential terms (after successful completion of probation period)
Private Medical Insurance for associate and immediate family (after successful completion of probation period)
Premium membership to National Health & Fitness Club (after successful completion of probation period)
Opportunity to purchase products at attractively discounted prices
Import/Export Coordinator Groups: Parts, Raw Materials, Dies & Machinery

Import/Export Coordinatorthe client company

Our client is a global network operating in over 21 countries and regions with bases in 54 locations throughout the world. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of and the only trading company of the Group.

Our client is a £400M Company, with the European HQ based in Swindon and extended branches in Italy, Germany and Turkey. Through our unique network, we provide a diverse range of products and logistics services within the supply chain of European and Global manufacturing operations.

Our client is specialise in supplying:

Raw materials such as light metals, steel, plastics and resin
Direct supply import of parts for Just in Time delivery to EU production facilities & their Suppliers.
Parts export to global manufacturing operations
Dies and machinery for manufacturing operations.
CE Marking of manufacturing equipment.
Through our corporate philosophy we are dedicated to exceeding global customer expectations through creative and effective commercial activities using established methods such as Total Quality Management (TQM). We are an ISO & AEO accredited progressive Company, continually exploring new business opportunities to expand our portfolio.