Export Administrator | Export Coordinator | International Shipping Administrator
South Petherton | £14.30-£15.30 per Hour DOE | 15-20 Hours per Week | Part-Time | Temporary | Fully Office-Based
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced
Export Administrator
to join a client's team in
South Petherton
on a part-time, temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong export administration background who is looking for flexible working hours and can confidently manage international shipping and export processes with minimal supervision.
Working closely with customers, freight forwarders and internal departments, you will play a key role in ensuring international sales orders are processed accurately and delivered efficiently.
Due to the specialist nature of this position,
previous export experience is essential
with the successful candidate expected to make an immediate contribution to the team.
What We Offer
£14.30-£15.30 per hour, depending on experience.
Part-time working hours of 15-20 hours per week.
Temporary assignment.
Fully office-based position.
Opportunity to work in a specialist export administration role.
Key Duties
Process international sales orders accurately using the company's ERP system (IFS).
Coordinate overseas shipments through freight forwarders and logistics providers.
Select the most appropriate mode of transport for time-sensitive and temperature-controlled products.
Prepare and complete export and commercial documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading, Letters of Credit, Certificates of Origin and Export Health Certificates.
Apply for and manage country-specific export certificates where required.
Keep customers informed throughout the order and shipping process.
Liaise with internal departments, including Planning, Quality and Warehouse teams.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including freight forwarders, banks and government agencies.
Provide support to the wider Customer Services team when required.
Requirements
Strong understanding of international shipping procedures.
Hands-on experience managing export processes and documentation.
Ability to work confidently with minimal supervision.
Ability to quickly integrate into the role and make an immediate contribution.
Ideal Experience and Knowledge:
International sales order processing.
Export shipping and commercial documentation.
Freight forwarding and international logistics coordination.
Country-specific export certification requirements.
Customs procedures and export compliance.
Commodity (HS) code classification.
Rules of Origin and preferential trade agreements.
Experience using ERP systems, with IFS knowledge advantageous but not essential.
Interested?
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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Export Administrator in South Petherton employer: Acorn Recruitment
Acorn by Synergie is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture in Newport, offering a range of benefits including a minimum of 33 days' holiday, birthday off, and a unique 'You Day'. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to training and career progression opportunities while enjoying the autonomy to manage your own client portfolio in a fast-paced recruitment environment. Join us to be part of a friendly team that values creativity, rewards hard work with an uncapped commission scheme, and regularly engages in staff events and competitions.
