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Plymouth, Devon
Export Officer
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Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum |
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Overview
Export Officer I am seeking an Export Officer to join a thriving manufacturing business in Plymouth. Reporting to the Customer Engagement Manager, the primary functions of this role will be; to ensure that export processes and procedures comply with international trade laws, that export shipments are processed and coordinated, cost effectively and in a timely manner, with due regard for customer service and finally, maintaining system world trade data, commodity codes, country of origins and completing customer trade declarations. Key Responsibilities · Maintain procedures, to ensure company trade compliance with all international shipments, in line with export controls and trade sanctions applicable. · Involvement in reviewing export licencing requirements and processing necessary applications. · Arrange and co-ordinate export shipments to customers, sister companies, suppliers and sub-contractors. · Liaise with carriers, freight forwarders, transport companies for timely processing of shipments and settlement of complaints or queries. · Ensure all despatch and export documentation is completed and compliant with customs controls, obtain ATR’s, EUR1. · Process and complete customers long term supplier declarations, certificates of origin and any other customer specific custom/export documentation. · Review and generate invoices for payment, liaise with Customer Service to confirm shipment to customer. · Ensure all necessary documents are maintained for auditing for export controls, HMRC and Company requirements. · Manage freight invoices, verifying and processing in line with accounts payable process. · Assist with imports, coordinating with carrier/customs clearance as required. · Involvement in stock control activities and supporting stock takes. · Actively participate in supporting projects across the business, carrying out tasks and driving progress to achieve timely successful completion. · Identify process improvements, develop and drive implementation. · Provide ad-hock support within the business to ensure the site’s Business Objectives are achieved. Qualifications & Competencies · An excellent team player. · Business Administration Degree · Minimum A – C GCSE in Maths & English. · Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. · Previous hands on experience in logistics and processing export shipments globally. · Willingness to be flexible to support the business and to achieve objectives. · Ability to remain calm under pressure and act with a high level of integrity. · Working knowledge of INCOTERMS, ATR’s and UK Trade Tariff. · Willing to train and gain qualifications in International Trade. · Certificate in International Trade (Level 3) Desirable. · Highly organised and structured approach to work. If you would like to be considered for this position, then please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below. I will be in touch to discuss the finer details of this vacancy, many thanks for your interest, Rachel.