Export Coordinator
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  • England,East of England,Essex
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Full job descriptionExport Coordinator
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Tilbury, Essex
Salary: up to £35,000pa
An experienced Export Coordinator is needed to join a busy freight and logistics operation in Tilbury. This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident managing exports across both airfreight and ocean freight, with a strong grasp of customs processes, documentation and customer communication.
The successful Export Coordinator will oversee shipments from initial booking through to final delivery, ensuring deadlines are met, paperwork is accurate and customers receive a high standard of service throughout. This opportunity would suit an organised and proactive Export Coordinator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
Day to day of the role
*Manage export shipments across air and sea freight from booking to completion.
*Liaise daily with customers, hauliers, carriers, warehouses and overseas agents.
*Book freight movements and coordinate collections in line with sailing and flight schedules.
*Prepare and complete export paperwork, including manifests and Certificates of Origin where needed.
*Process customs declarations and check destination-specific shipping requirements.
*Confirm that screening, check weighing and other warehouse procedures have been completed correctly.
*Ensure all final documents are in place before departure and monitor shipment progress.
*Raise invoices, send pre-alerts and provide updates to relevant parties.
*Follow up after delivery to maintain strong customer relationships and identify further business opportunities.
Required skills & qualifications
*At least 2 years’ experience in export operations covering both airfreight and seafreight.
*Solid knowledge of export documentation and customs procedures.
*Experience checking country requirements and producing shipping paperwork accurately.
*Working knowledge of CNS, Destin8 and freight forwarding systems such as Multi-freight.
*Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
*Confident communication skills with a professional and friendly manner.
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
*Strong English and maths skills.
*Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
Job number 4330414
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