Logistics Coordinator

HMH in Kintore have an exciting opportunity for a Customs Compliance & Logistics Coordinator for 6 month contract.

Purpose

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• Responsible for timely and safe transportation of both HMH and customer owned equipment.
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• Responsible for the organisation, control and safe management of incoming and outgoing HMH and customer owned goods domestically and internationally.
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Accountabilities

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• Ensure all import and export activities are carried out in compliance with UK customs legislation and company procedures.
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• Coordinate the efficient movement of goods to meet operational and customer requirements.
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• Maintain effective relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers and internal stakeholders to support the smooth movement of goods.
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• Ensure customs and shipping records are accurate, complete and audit ready.
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• Identify customs and logistics risks, escalating issues and supporting continuous improvement.
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• Provide operational support to warehouse, project, and planning teams as required.
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Deliveries

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• Prepare and process shipping documentation for domestic and international shipments.
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• Issue accurate customs clearance instructions to freight agents.
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• Review customs declarations to ensure they align with commercial documentation, company instructions, and UK customs requirements.
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• Monitor import and export shipments, resolving customs and logistics issues to minimise delays.
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• Monitor the performance of freight agents and challenge discrepancies or errors in customs declarations.
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• Verify the correct application of commodity codes, customs procedures, valuation, origin and Ex works.
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• Maintain accurate customs and shipping records to support compliance and audit requirements.
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• Ensure goods entered under the Inward Processing Authorisation are managed in accordance with the authorisation conditions and internal procedures.
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• Maintain accurate records to support Inward Processing compliance, including traceability of goods and supporting documentation.
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• Identify and escalate customs compliance risks and propose corrective actions where appropriate.
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• Liaise with internal stakeholders and freight agents to support compliant and efficient customs operations.
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• Maintain accurate overview of material movements using Ex works.
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• Expedite shipment of all critical components to meet operational requirements.
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• Provide solutions to shipping discrepancies to help accelerate component delivery.
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• Verify that HTS codes are being assigned correctly for tax calculation purposes.
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• Liaise with global Logistics team to input and share best practice.
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• Provide support to Warehouse team, loading and unloading shipments as required.
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• Complete accurate put away and picking transactions to reflect material movement.
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• Provide control and overview to customer owned equipment across the site.
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  Participation

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  • Internal meetings, local and global.
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  Authority

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  • NA.
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  Key Interfaces

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  • Warehouse, fulfilment, planning, sourcing, projects, and leadership teams.
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  • Independent Customs Consultancy.
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  • Freight Agent.
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  Competence Requirements

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  • Good understanding of UK customs legislation and import/export procedures.
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  • Experience working with HMRC special procedures, particularly Inward Processing Authorisations, and an understanding of the associated compliance and record-keeping requirements.
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  • Knowledge of customs declarations and the key data elements required for compliant import and export movements.
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  • Understanding of commodity classification, customs valuation, origin, and Ex Works.
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  • Ability to transact using Ex Works.
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  • Ability to operate a counterbalance forklift (B1 classification) and Reach truck.
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  • Manual handling awareness.
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  • Ability to work with multiple and competing priorities.
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  • Achieve results with minimum supervision.
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  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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  • Ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
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  • Working knowledge of service order, warehouse management, and logistics/shipping functionalities within SAP 4 HANA.
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