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This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Import/Export Coordinator to join a highly successful telecommunications company in Milton Keynes. The opportunity is a fixed term contract for 12 months, offering a salary of £28000 - £33000 dependent on experience. This position is hybrid after an initial 3 months in the office.

Our client needs a candidate with air and sea freight experience.

As the Import/Export Coordinator you will be responsible for:

Confirm Purchase Orders and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA's) with suppliers.
Update Microsoft Dynamics GP (ERP System) with Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) & ETA dates.
Identify, chase, resolve and report to stakeholders any late orders with Suppliers
Determine the best supplier based on price, lead time and shipping options to fulfil the enquiry and record the choice by retaining a copy of the supplier email confirmation, (in a shared inbox) in advance of receiving the customer order
Source products and create PO's using suppliers from Approved Vendor List (AVL), managed by Supplier Development Engineers (SDE) in China, to meet customer expectations, where known, while considering best use of company resources (stock, internal production, and contract manufacture (CM), item cost and freight cost)The successful Import/Export Coordinator will have the following related skills / experience:

Incoterms knowledge.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft GP, Oracle)
Familiarity with 3rd party tracking systems.
Work closely with Buyers, Manufacturing, Sales, and Customer Service.
Knowledge of customs regulations, import/export laws, and compliance requirements.
Ensuring documentation accuracy (e.g., bills of lading, customs paperwork).
Monitoring shipments to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Far East Shipping experienceBenefits

25 days holiday
4 weeks paid sick leave
Group pension plan (5% employer 4% employee)
Group life assurance 8 times salary
Cash back medical plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual bonus