Import Coordinator

Business Need / Purpose of Role:
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Import Coordinator to join our business for 4 months. We are looking for a dynamic, intelligent and highly organised Import Coordinator to provide an effective & proactive administrative support to the import / export manager.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a face-paced environment, takes ownership of the details and takes pride to deliver on time.

Key Responsibilities:

- Customs clearance information
- Requesting quotations from freight forwarders
- Manage the shared inbox administration
- Maintenance of Import log
- Regular calls with freight forwarders
- Arranging EU & international collections
- Creating collection documentation
- Preparation of Chamber of Commerce documentation
- Collection & electronic filing of Customer POD’s.
- Proactively administering track & trace of inbound & outbound shipments
- Reviewing & maintaining company daybook
- Dealing with internal & external customer delivery enquiries
- Communication with freight forwarders to arrange collections & consolidate loads
- SAP posting of goods to create invoices & ECSI preparation to ensure smooth movement of goods through customs.
- Preparation of Dangerous Goods documentation

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

- Demonstratable shipping experience is desired
- SAP ECC & EWM shipping skills would be advantageous.
- Problem solving/Continuous improvement experience is desirable.
- Experience in a manufacturing shipping environment is desirable.
- IT literacy is required, able to use Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
- Meticulous eye for detail due HMRC document preparation
- High degree of flexibility & initiative
- Experience in sales/customer service role is required.
- Distribution/Logistics experience is desirable.

Working hours & benefits:

- 37 Hours based on site
- 25 Days holiday plus 8 statutory days
- Pension Scheme
- Employee perk scheme (Perkbox) access
- Any further training will be provided if required

Organisation:
Weir Minerals Europe is part of the Weir Group PLC, the business has been established for over 150 years and is a world leader in the design and manufacture of pumps, valves, cyclones, vibrating screen machines, crushers and other associated equipment for the mining and minerals processing industries.