Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator – Import, Export & Customs

Location: Storrington, West Sussex

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Talented People Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join a specialist engineering business based in Storrington.

This is a varied international logistics role with a strong focus on import/export and customs compliance. You'll coordinate the movement of goods across the UK and internationally, while taking responsibility for ensuring shipments meet UK customs and international trade requirements.

We're looking for someone who already has hands-on experience with Inward Processing (IPR), AEO, Duty Deferment and Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) and can confidently work with these processes from day one.

Key Responsibilities

* Plan, coordinate and monitor UK and international shipments from collection through to final delivery.

* Arrange transport through approved carriers and freight providers.

* Prepare accurate shipping, import, export and customs documentation.

* Manage Inward Processing (IPR) requirements and ensure goods imported under the procedure are correctly identified and recorded.

* Ensure statutory Inward Processing requirements are met while maximising applicable duty relief on goods intended for re-export.

* Support the maintenance of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) compliance, including reviews and audits.

* Manage customs processes relating to Duty Deferment and Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA).

* Act as a key point of contact for HMRC and customs-related import and duty enquiries.

* Ensure compliance with UK customs legislation and international trade regulations.

* Ensure the correct use of commodity/HS codes, customs values and country of origin declarations.

* Maintain a strong understanding of Incoterms and ensure they are applied correctly.

* Monitor shipments and proactively resolve transport or customs issues.

* Maintain accurate shipping and customs records for audit, compliance and traceability.

* Create and maintain sales orders and ensure order information remains accurate.

* Despatch customer orders and create invoices as goods are shipped.

* Raise purchase orders for external transport and logistics services.

* Support temporary exports and the ...