Export & Logistics Co-ordinator

Commutable from Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, Luton, High Wycombe, Hertfordshire

Excellent Salary plus benefits

59018AM

An excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-known business to support their multimodal logistics service in a safe and efficient manner and observe all the relevant regulations to ensure shipments are handled in accordance with the relevant compliances including HMRC customs formalities. 

• Maintain internal export control enquiry logging system.
• Carry out initial internal end user due diligence check on all export enquiries based on available information internally and externally.
• Prepare all necessary documentation for license application include datasheet of the item.
• Process necessary export application to the UK Export Control Organisation (ECO) via the system.
• Liaising closely with nominated freight forwarders for imports.
• Issue an appropriate clearance instruction to the customs agent for import shipments.

• Obtain, check & prepare shipping documentations in accordance with incoterms, letter of credit & specific customs requirements at destination.
• Communicate with Freight forwarder / International Courier to arrange the shipment in accordance with export regulation/legislation to the specific transport mode & destination.
• Communicate well with all the stake holders via e-mail & verbally, in a customer focused manner.
• Negotiate freight contracts, transportation & handling costs.
• Support process of freight insurance & administer notice of claim to the carrier.
• Maintaining all shipping records.

The ideal candidate will have experience dealing with freight forwarders / logistics company’s and understanding international trade.