Full job descriptionExport CoordinatorLocation: Aberdeen
Salary:£40,000 - £50,000
Job Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Export Coordinator looking to join a successful international freight forwarding business?
Our client is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Export Coordinator to join their Aberdeen operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong export forwarding background to manage shipments from quotation through to final delivery while building long-term relationships with customers and overseas partners.
The RoleAs an Export Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in managing international export shipments across air, sea and road freight. You’ll be responsible for coordinating end-to-end shipments, processing customs documentation, preparing quotations and ensuring customers receive an exceptional level of service throughout the export process.
Key Responsibilities*Coordinate export shipments from quotation through to final delivery.
*Prepare competitive quotations for customers and overseas offices.
*Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers and overseas agents.
*Support the onboarding of new clients and ensure a smooth transition into the business.
*Book shipments with airlines, shipping lines and road transport providers.
*Prepare and process export documentation, including MAWBs, HAWBs, Bills of Lading, CMRs and Standard Shipping Notes.
*Complete customs declarations using CDS/ASM Sequoia while ensuring full HMRC compliance.
*Ensure destination-specific documentation requirements are met.
*Provide advice and support to customers on export procedures, customs and shipping requirements.
*Resolve operational issues with customers, suppliers and carriers in a professional and timely manner.
*Ensure Dangerous Goods shipments are handled in accordance with current regulations.
*Work closely with internal departments to ensure customer expectations and operational KPIs are achieved.
*Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HMRC regulations, customs procedures, trade sanctions and Incoterms.
About YouTo be successful in this role, you’ll have:
*Previous experience within freight forwarding or international logistics, with a strong focus on exports.
*Excellent knowledge of export procedures, customs regulations and international shipping documentation.
*Experience processing customs declarations using CDS and/or ASM Sequoia.
*Strong understanding of air, sea and road freight operations.
*Experience handling Dangerous Goods shipments.
*Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
*Strong commercial awareness with experience preparing quotations.
*Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
*High attention to detail and strong administrative accuracy.
*Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
*The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively within a team.
What’s on Offer*£40,000 - £50,000 salary, depending on experience.
*Join a well-established international freight forwarding business with a global presence.
*Varied role covering multimodal export operations.
*Supportive and collaborative working environment.
*Opportunities for ongoing training, development and career progression.
*Competitive benefits package.