Import & Export Coordinator

**About Us**

Midwich is a forward-thinking AIM listed organisation, whose international growth projection is both exciting and demanding. Our partners are world leading brands including Samsung, LG, Canon and Panasonic to name a few and they demand effective marketing that delivers results through sales.

Part of Midwich’s future strategy is to continue its successful buy and grow activities, which have traditionally been led by the Group Managing Director.

As one of the leading AV/IT distribution Companies in the UK, we offer a range of exciting career paths in Sales, Business Management, Finance, Marketing and Logistics to name but a few.

**About the Role**

We are currently looking for an adaptable and enthusiastic person to join our team as an Import & Export Coordinator, on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a great opportunity for someone to start their journey at Midwich, seeing export of our products through from quoting deliveries, managing orders, shipping and ultimately ensuring our orders arrive at their correct destination - globally.

**What you will be doing in this role**
- Manage the export process from start to finish.
- Use the most appropriate method of communication to ensure all parties are dealt with in the most time efficient and proactive manner.
- Liaise with customers (internal and external) to obtain all required correct information to deliver a successful export service.
- Liaise with our Customers, all Operational Departments and Carriers to ensure all documents are received within the designated time frame.
- Prepare and check accuracy of all Export paperwork prior to Order dispatch.
- Provide transport companies with the relevant information to ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
- Liaise between our Carriers and their Agents to obtain up to date shipment information.
- Ensure customers are fully informed of the progress of their shipments.
- Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the Import/Export and Logistics department.

**What you will bring to the role**
- Ability to work to a high level of accuracy.
- Proficient Computer user with good knowledge of all Microsoft office programs.
- To communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
- To work well as part of a team as well as on your own.
- Be able to work in a busy environment, effectively prioritising workload.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Organisation and planning skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.

**Why you should work here**
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Health Care
- Permanent Health Scheme
- Life Cover
- Profit Related Pay
- Paid Sickness Leave
- Staff Purchase Scheme
- Discounts from Local Businesses (dependant on location)
- Recruitment Finders Fee
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Reduced Gym Membership (dependant on location)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Car Parking
- Shares Programme

Midwich Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Import/Export Coord