Import / Export Coordinator Abrd117ex

This role is temporary for 6 months with the extraordinary opportunity to become permanent. We are looking for four excellent candidates to apply.

The opportunity has arisen for an Import/Export Co-ordinator to join the Parts Group on a temporary to permanent basis.

The daily work is related to Imports/Exports of automotive parts from the UK and Continental Europe.

The primary role is to:
– Arrange quotations, place orders, manage collections and arrange exports/imports to supply overseas factories from UK/E.U manufacturers.
– Ensure part prices are updated and provided to our customers on a regular basis, following supply chain cost movements.

The main responsibilities 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.
– Chase aged debt to meet cash flow targets.

Other 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 a forwarding agent and supplied to the agreed point of delivery.
– Develop, maintain and improve successful relationships with 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.

Skills & Experience required

Must 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

Desirable:

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

Extra

Our client offers a list of exclusive benefits e.g.

* Competitive Salary
* Discretionary Bonus
* Pension Scheme
* Company Car Scheme (All employees eligible)
* Private Medical Insurance (for associate and family)
* Membership to local Health & Fitness Club
* Child Care Vouchers
* 25 days Annual Holiday
* 37 hour week (M-F)? one hour for lunch
* Flexitime Scheme (all grades except Managers)
* Modern air conditioned office
* Free car parking
* Free tea/coffee vending