Join a leading engineering firm within the aerospace sector, committed to saving lives worldwide. This organisation provides pilots with cutting-edge safety solutions, including ejection and crashworthy seats. With equipment supporting over 70 aircraft types and over 16,800 seats in service globally, the company has saved more than 7,730 lives to date.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Import Logistics Coordinator within the International Logistics Department, you'll be a key player in supporting life-saving operations. Handling 70-100 imports per month, you will help manage and optimise newly implemented import processes in an evolving and dynamic environment.
Your core responsibilities will include:
Coordinating clearance instructions for items sourced for internal use, items returned for repair, and test equipment.
Managing the Return Material Authorisation (RMA) process from customer contact through to receipt of goods.
Collaborating with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and HMRC to ensure seamless logistics.
Overseeing Customs Compliance processes, including Inward Processing Relief (IPR), Returned Goods Relief, and Home Use procedures.
Maintaining accurate and auditable import shipment records.
Verifying shipping documents and MSS reports for customs compliance.
Communicating effectively with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in import logistics within a manufacturing environment, with familiarity in Returned Goods Relief, IPR (for Repairs), and Home Use.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
SAP or similar ERP system experience (training available if required).
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach.
Committed to delivering the highest standards in a fast-paced setting.
Benefits
Competitive salary: £35,000 - £40,000
9% non-contributory pension scheme
4x salary life assurance
Personalised training and development plan
Healthcare plan
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to purchase additional leave
On-site Occupational Health team
Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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