Import export administrator

JOB PURPOSE * To assist with the daily administration pertaining to the import and export of goods. * Work with freight forwarders to ensure imports and exports flow correctly and smoothly. * To assist with the compliance of customs and export control regulations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Maintaining the internal import/export filing system, for reporting and auditing purposes. * Providing import clearance instructions to carriers and freight forwarders. * Auditing of import and export customs entries. * Liaising with freight forwarders HMRC to amend import and export customs entries. * Undertake daily review and release export held shipments in the ERP system. * Support the goods in, despatch and stores inspection areas as required. * Assist the Import and Export Coordinator to ensure compliance with import and export regulations, including tariff codes, valuation and trade restrictions, to avoid delays or penalties. * Serve as a point of contact for internal departments and external customers, providing updates and resolving issues as required. Experience * Shipping and interaction with carriers/brokers such as DHL and FedEx (preferable). * Working knowledge and experience of UK import regulations and processes. * Working knowledge and experience of UK export regulations and processes. * Knowledge and experience of export control regulations