Bagnall Hopkins
Location
Wakefield, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Export/Import Coordinator
Office based
Wakefield
£30,000
Do you have experience of Export/Import and are looking for a new challenge? I’ve worked with this client for 15 years and they certainly know how to look after and appreciate their staff. Offering great benefits and a friendly, team orientated environment.
The main purpose of this role is to assist the Export Manager in the smooth running of the Export/Import department. Sales orders will be generated using Sage ERP X3 computer system and full responsibility will be taken from acknowledging the order to organising its exportation. This will involve liaising with clients and handling general queries predominantly associated with importation and exportation.
Responsible for processing and progressing customer orders, enquiries and quotations.
Creating shipping documents using Formwise – worldwide.
Organising paperwork for imported products – worldwide.
Negotiating freight costs and contact freight agents etc. as necessary.
Finalise certificates of shipment and other documents as required.
Liaise with Accounts department regarding freight invoices and other purchase invoices as required.
Maintaining up-to-date records of customer’s price lists.
Respond to website enquiries and liaise with distributors.
Work together and liaise closely with an export colleague.
Organise shipments for 2 companies
General administration
To ensure the Company operates within the relevant export laws and procedures.
Skills
Experience and knowledge in Import/Export is essential
Experience and knowledge of Dangerous Goods is highly desirable
Customer Service skills
Attention to detail
Computer Literacy Skills – Microsoft Excel knowledge is essential and previous experience of a Sage/Formwise system is desirable
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Organisation skills
Ability to work on own initiative
A driving licence is preferred but not essential.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Bagnall Hopkins Recruitment who is operating as an employment agency/business. Your application will be sent to one of our consultants for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours your application has not been successful.
We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.
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