Export Coordinator

Braintree Source: WhatJobs

£32,000–£39,000

Export Freight Coordinator - Tilbury - Up to £35,000

We are seeking an experienced Exports Logistics Executive to manage export operations across airfreight and seafreight. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating shipments, completing export and customs documentation, and liaising with customers, carriers, and overseas agents to ensure shipments are handled accurately, compliantly, and on time.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 - Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with customers, hauliers, carriers, and overseas agents
Arrange bookings with shipping lines and air carriers
Coordinate collections, ensuring vessel and flight deadlines are met
Complete customs entries accurately and in line with regulations
Prepare export documentation and cargo manifests
Liaise with warehouses to confirm screening and check-weighing have been completed
Finalise and verify all export documentation
Monitor shipments to ensure vessels and flights are met
Raise invoices and issue pre-alerts to overseas agents
Follow up post-delivery to ensure customer satisfaction and identify additional service opportunities

Key Requirements

Minimum of two years' experience in export operations, covering both airfreight and/or seafreight
Proven experience completing export documentation, including checking country-specific requirements and raising Certificates of Origin where required
Experience completing customs declarations
Working knowledge of CNS and Destin8; experience using MultiFreight forwarding software is desirable
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under time pressure
Excellent communication skills with a friendly, professional manner
Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Strong, dynamic team player
Excellent English and Maths skills

Additional Information

Due to the dynamic nature of the logistics and freight forwarding industry, the duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

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