Import / Export Co-ordinator

We are recruiting a Logistics Import/ Export co-ordinator to join our team in Logistics. You’ll be based at our Portadown site and responsible for processing shipments to and from customers and suppliers, compliantly and cost-efficiently.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure adherence to all import and export procedures and controls
- Maintain established KPIs
- Obtain relevant shipments details to complete document compliance
- Recognise and react to the urgency of customer orders ensuring all turnaround times are met
- Ensure accurate paperwork completion as per customers and country specific requirement
- Negotiate the most cost-effective shipment method.
- Process shipments to and from GB and global customers and suppliers, compliantly and cost-efficiently
- Support Supplementary Declaration activity, maintain local records and assist IPR reviews
- Liaise with nominated ex-works carriers to ensure timely collections which will meet agreed ODD schedules
- Provide support in preparation for HMRC import/export compliance audits
- Resolve queries/shipments and commit to see through to completion
- Request and action Purchase Orders for freight
- Support invoice reconciliation to maintain positive supplier relationship.
- Control the company IPR register, maintain local records and assist monthly reviews
- Auditing for import declarations to ensure compliance with HMRC procedures
- Monitor production schedule and liaise with nominated ex-works carriers to ensure timely collections which will meet agreed ODD schedules
- Ensure knowledge share throughout team through mentoring and integration in day to day tasks.
- Liaise with Business to ensure on time delivery
- Ensure safe working practices are being maintained
- Provide guidance and support in regard to global logístical goods movement

**Benefits include**:Healthcare, 33 days annual leave, Perks discount, Contributory pension scheme, Gym membership, £5,000 employee referral bonus, Life assurance, Wellbeing Initiatives and Employee Recognition scheme

**Requirements**:
Essential
- Hold Level 2 Certificate in international Trade & logistics (or equivalent) prepared to undertake it
- Hold certificate in Fundamentals of international Business (or equivalent) or prepared to undertake it
- Hold Level 4 Certificate in Customs Practitioner (or equivalent) or prepared to undertake it
- ILM Lvl 3 and above (or equivalent)
- Skilled in Microsoft Office suite, with particular attention to Excel and Outlook
- Experience working within a busy department, managing and prioritising workload efficiency.

**Thompson Aero Seating is an equal opportunities employer.**

**We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.