Import and Purchasing Compliance Controller

About the role

Kronospan, a global producer and distributor of wood products for furniture, flooring, timber-framed housing, building facades and construction, is looking for a reliable, organised and detail-focused Import and Purchasing Compliance Controller. The role combines purchasing, supplier compliance, import and export administration and data management, and sits within a Monday to Friday schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Process and chase purchase orders and supplier confirmations.
• Maintain the supplier database and risk matrix.
• Chase and validate ISO certificates, insurance, Codes of Conduct and due diligence questionnaires.
• File and check import declarations and documentation, and reconcile customs declarations.
• Collect and maintain information required for CBAM compliance.
• Arrange exports and export documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers, auditors, HMRC and other external organisations, and support supplier audits as the role develops.

Required profile

• Highly organised, reliable and detail focused.
• Thrives on building reliable, repeatable processes and reviews documentation quickly to ensure it meets requirements.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and auditors, able to chase information and follow tasks through to completion.
• Experience in purchasing, administration, compliance or import/export is advantageous; full training will be provided.

Required skills

• Comfortable working with databases, spreadsheets and documentation.

The role supports Kronospan's growing use of AI and automation to improve data and compliance processes.