Import/Export Coordinator

Import/Export Coordinator
Storrington, West Sussex
£40,000 £45,000 DOE Full-Time Permanent

Hunters established client is looking for an experienced Import/Export Coordinator to take ownership of international shipping, customs compliance and logistics operations.

Import/Export Coordinator - The Role

• Coordinate UK and international shipments by air, sea, road and courier, resolving delays and transport issues.
• Prepare shipping and customs documentation, ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations.
• Manage customer sales orders, despatches, purchase orders and sales invoicing.
• Oversee Inward Processing Relief (IPR) and Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) compliance, including records, audits and customs reporting.
• Liaise with HMRC, customers, freight providers and internal teams, maintaining accurate shipment records and delivery KPIs.

Import/Export Coordinator - The Fit

• Extensive experience in international logistics, shipping, freight forwarding or supply chain operations.
• Strong working knowledge of UK customs procedures, import/export regulations and Incoterms.
• Practical experience with Inward Processing Relief (IPR) and AEO compliance.
• Confident preparing shipping documentation, sales orders, purchase orders and invoices.
• Desirable: Knowledge of temporary exports, engineer toolkits and Dangerous Goods regulations, including IATA and ADR.

What s On Offer

• A varied role with significant responsibility and ownership.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist engineering environment.
• Involvement in international logistics and complex customs processes.
• The opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• A collaborative working environment where your expertise will make a difference.

Interested? If you have strong import/export experience and want to take ownership of international logistics and customs compliance, we'd love to hear from you.