International Trade Administrator

Inspire Resourcing is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented International Trade Administrator to join a well-established specialist manufacturing business on a permanent, fully onsite basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised professional who takes pride in their work, values accuracy and enjoys building strong working relationships while contributing to the smooth running of supply chain operations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and processing customs entries, managing import and export documentation, coordinating shipments and deliveries, and liaising with freight forwarders, transport providers and internal teams. They will ensure documentation is accurate, deadlines are met and customs procedures are followed, while proactively resolving discrepancies and supporting efficient day-to-day operations.
We are looking for someone with a proactive attitude, strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering a reliable, high-quality service. The ideal candidate will be a team player who demonstrates initiative, attention to detail and a willingness to learn and develop within the role. Previous experience in customs entries, import/export administration or supply chain operations would be advantageous.
The position offers a salary of £28,000–£32,000 per annum and the security of permanent employment within a supportive manufacturing environment. Inspire Resourcing welcomes candidates who are keen to make a positive contribution, develop their skills and build a long-term career.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Review all pre-shipment documentation for accuracy regarding valuation, origin, description, and quantity.
 
* Correctly classify incoming products using the appropriate Harmonised System (HS) commodity codes and Tariff headings.
 
* Instruct and manage customs clearance brokers, ensuring the correct Customs Procedure Codes (CPC) are utilised.
 
* Maintain a secure, compliant audit trail of all customs records, certificates of origin, and import licenses in accordance with statutory tax regulations.
 
* Track the status of all open international purchase orders, identifying and flagging potential bottleneck risks before they impact inventory levels.
 
* Partner with freight forwarders to optimise shipping routes, coordinate consolidation bookings, and monitor transport milestones (Vessel ETAs, Port Arrivals, Haulage schedules).
 
* Allocate, adjust, and update Purchase Orders (POs) inside the ERP system based on real-time supplier schedules.
 
* Coordinate with the Receiving/Warehouse team to plan intake schedules, ensuring they have advance copies of packing lists to streamline delivery
 
* Investigate and document supply chain discrepancies, such as short-shipments, transit damages, or incorrect pricing, and create resolution workflows with suppliers.
 
* Own data integrity for logistics fields within the ERP system, updating PO’s with correct weights, dimensions, origins, and tariff codes.
 
* Generate weekly Supply Chain KPIs, highlighting transit lead times, freight expenditure variances, and freight forwarder performance.
 
* Reconcile freight forwarder and customs broker invoices against agreed quotes before submitting approved paperwork to the Finance department.
 
* Lodge customs entry forms to clear goods from our bonded warehouse into our free circulation warehouse
 
* Work with purchasing to manage tariff costs and redirect freight as required
 
* Control warehouse stocks, ensuring accuracy of entries and paperwork
 
* PI count of stocks
 
* Any ad-hoc requirements to support the business
Requirements
 
* Essential:
Proven experience in a global supply chain environment or direct experience in an import administration role
 
* Essential:
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