Import / Export Specialist | Poole | Competitive Salary
Are you an experienced customs and trade compliance specialist looking for a role where your expertise genuinely shapes how goods move across borders? This is a great opportunity to take ownership of import/export compliance for a well-established local business, working closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Customer Service, and external logistics partners.
As an Import / Export Specialist, you'll benefit from:
A permanent position with a well-established local business
Working hours structured Monday to Thursday, with an early finish on Fridays
The chance to act as subject matter expert for customs compliance and international trade
Genuine scope to drive continuous improvement across logistics and compliance processes
Free onsite parking
A supportive, close-knit team environment
As an Import / Export Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
Managing import and export activities in line with UK and international trade regulations
Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining customs documentation, including commercial invoices and export declarations
Coordinating customs clearance with brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies
Providing oversight of daily shipping activities to ensure priority shipments are dispatched on time
Monitoring shipment progress and resolving transportation or documentation issues
Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for import and export activities
As an Import / Export Specialist, your experience will include:
A strong understanding of import/export regulations and customs procedures
Previous experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers
Confidence using ERP and shipping systems
Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Relevant import/export, customs, or logistics qualifications desirable, though not essential
If you're ready to bring your customs and trade expertise to a permanent role in Poole where you'll genuinely shape how the business handles international shipments and be rewarded with a good salary, this is well worth a closer look.
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