Import Export Coordinator

**Import Export Coordinator** **Location**: Croydon, Greater London, CR0 3LN **Salary**: £26 - 28k, DOE + Benefits **Contract Type**: Full-time, Permanent **Hours**: 40 hours per week **Benefits**: - Workplace Pension - Health Insurance - a well-stocked kitchen - Car parking - Potential mixed working model, work permitting Kato Enterprises Ltd was incorporated in 1996 with a fundamental aim to be 'the Consumers’ Leading Choice of Premium Beverages from Africa". We are a multinational company engaged in importing Premium products and distributions nationally in the UK, proactivelyexploring further expansion into other territories. The core values of Kato Enterprises are Quality, Passion, Innovation, Respect, Learning, and Flexibility. One of our fundamental values is diversity, which is reflected in our teams, which comprise members from across the globe. Our teams operate with high levels of professionalism, efficiency, and creativity to ensure we provide a high level of service to ourclients, irrespective of size and location. **Import Export Coordinator - The Role**: The main role of the Import Export Coordinator is central to assisting the Import and Export Director with Expediting Guinness Nigeria Plc and Nigerian Breweries Inbound brands. The post holder will be primarily responsible to act as the focal point betweenKato Enterprises and the above-mentioned suppliers to ensure the on-time availability and quality of the brands from these breweries. **Specific Responsibilities**: - Working with the Import and Export Director and the suppliers in Nigeria to ensure: - On-time production runs in line with the agreed yearly production plans - Availability of new bottles, labels, and packaging materials - Availability of containers and on-time shipment of the produced brands to the port - Compliance with regulatory bodies before shipments - Regular communication with the Clearing Agent to make certain that all documentation is in order prior to shipment - On-time FOB of the brands and the Scheduling of shipments through ocean freight - Shipments are tracked and Traced - Shipping status of the consignments is communicated with HQ and resolving any issues that may arise during shipping - Communicating the shipping plan with the Import and Export Director/ Supply Chain manager and logistic partners - Resolving delivery delays and issues with freight forwarders - Provide regular weekly and end of the monthly report - Assume other related responsibilities as the line Manager assign The Post-holder will be required to have the following qualification, skills, and abilities: **Qualifications**: High school diploma or its equivalent in related fields such as supply chain, Logistics, or Business Administration **Essential**: - Strong organisational skills, with proven strengths in administration - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel - Advanced local Nigerian language skills - Basic knowledge in international sea & road freight shipping, custom documentation, and incoterms - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including oral, written, and listening skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. - Highly organized, self-motivated, hardworking, and efficient in time management - Customer service skills (diplomatic, calm, and patient) and the ability to build relationships - Ability to perform well without close supervision and a team player - Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and pay attention to details - Rational and analytic thinking **Experience in the following will be an advantage**:Expeditor, Supply Chain, Stock Control, Purchasing, Ecommerce, Procurement, Import, Export, Freight, Shipping, and Logistics. If you feel you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, please **click on APPLY today** and submit your CV and Cover letter for consideration**: - indicating which Nigerian language/s you speak.** **STRICTLY NO AGENCIES