We are seeking an experienced Import-Export Coordinator to join our client's team. This is a key role responsible for delivering frontline support to customers and regional offices, ensuring orders are dispatched in a timely, efficient, and fully compliant manner.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in maximising customer satisfaction, optimising shipping costs, and supporting the ongoing development of the shipping function through proactive communication and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare and manage all export and import documentation on a daily basis

* Liaise closely with international distributors, agents, overseas offices, and freight forwarders

* Respond promptly to telephone and email enquiries, providing accurate and timely information

* Develop proficiency in internal business systems (ERP) to deliver accurate information at first point of contact

* Coordinate shipments to meet customer delivery requirements, including order consolidation to reduce freight costs

* Collaborate with production teams to align shipping schedules with customer needs

* Monitor and control freight costs, obtaining competitive air, sea, and courier quotations where required

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of export regulations and ensure full compliance with relevant legislation

* Ensure invoices and associated documentation meet all customer and regulatory requirements

* Coordinate customer returns where necessary

* Support the development and monitoring of KPIs to drive continuous improvement within the shipping department

About You

* Proven experience in an Import-Export Coordinator role, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment

* Strong working knowledge of export documentation, international shipping processes, and compliance requirements

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple stakeholders

* Calm and organised approach, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

* Strong time management skills and a proactive, solution-focused mindset

* Competent in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in using ERP systems

What We Offer

* Full-time, permanent position (35 hours per week)

* 9-day fortnight working arrangement, allowing compressed hours and alternate Fridays off

* A supportive environment that promotes work-life balance

* Opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and internationally focused organisation