Imports Data Coordinator

About the role...

Are you an organised, data-savvy professional with expertise in international shipping? Join Poundland as a Imports Data Coordinator and play a vital role in ensuring smooth import and export operations. Based in Walsall with hybrid working options, you’ll be the essential link between logistics, stakeholders, and third-party partners, delivering critical insights and driving efficiencies in our supply chain.

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:

Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.

Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why choose us?

At Poundland, we care deeply for our colleagues, love delivering value to our customers, and are committed to protecting every pound and euro. As part of our Logistics team, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are truly valued. Enjoy a role that offers growth opportunities, flexible working, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Your Impact and Responsibilities…

As Imports Data Coordinator, you will:

• Oversee the end-to-end import process, ensuring shipments arrive on time and managing risks proactively.
• Act as the gatekeeper for imports and exports data, consolidating requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyse data to provide actionable insights, identifying risks and opportunities in the inbound supply chain.
• Translate ordering forecasts into shipping forecasts to assist in volume planning.
• Track and report on financial metrics, including freight expenditure, brokerage costs, and discrepancies in ELC vs ALC costings.
• Maintain and update key business reports, including the Buyers Book and shipping cost forecasts.
• Partner with third parties and stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and efficient supply chain operations.
• Lead or support key projects, driving efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills and Knowledge…

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Strong experience in international shipping, including knowledge of import/export processes.
• Advanced data analysis skills, with the ability to summarise findings and present clear insights to stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence in managing and maintaining financial records, identifying discrepancies, and suggesting timely solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising effectively with third parties and cross-functional teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities and a drive to improve efficiencies and reduce waste.

Join a business that’s as ambitious as you are. Apply now to start your journey with Poundland!

About us...

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. 

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!