Jun Li

Trade Compliance and Logistics professional with over three years of experience managing international shipping, export compliance, and logistics operations within regulated scientific environments. Experienced in customs procedures, export controls, dangerous goods coordination, and international freight operations. Skilled in stakeholder coordination, SOP development, process improvement, and maintaining accurate audit-ready customs and compliance documentation

Shipping Coordinator (Trade Compliance & Export Control) at UK Research and Innovation - STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (2023-08 – Present)

UK national research laboratory supporting large-scale scientific research and international collaborations

• Managed 50+ monthly international shipments across multi-department operations, maintaining SLA performance and compliance with international shipping regulations
• Performed export control and customs compliance checks including dual-use assessments, HS code verification, country-of-origin determination, and Incoterms validation to minimise customs delays
• Maintained accurate shipping records, import/export entries, export licences, and audit-ready customs documentation supporting HMRC procedures including OPR/IPR and Temporary Admission
• Managed 3PL and 4PL logistics operations, resolving customs and shipment issues to minimise delivery delays and maintain operational continuity
• Trained new staff on shipping procedures, export compliance requirements, and shipment tracking systems to improve operational consistency and compliance awareness
• Managed dangerous goods shipments including lithium batteries and radioactive materials in accordance with ADR, IATA, and IMDG regulations

Project Lead – Tive Tracker at UK Research and Innovation - STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (2023-08 – Present)

• Took ownership of the project over the coming months, keeping all levels of the business in sync through regular feedback meetings and presentation packs delivered to senior management
• Delivered training across multiple layers of the business. Led the implementation of Tive systems project at both the operative and management level, creating hands on training resources and delivering workshops
• Increased output by 50% using the leadership abilities and through the streamlining of old processes and improved shipment visibility and tracking efficiency for high-value, sensitive, and dangerous goods through enhanced real-time monitoring process

Logistics Specialist at Novogene (UK) Ltd. (2023-02 – 2023-05)

• Coordinated temperature-controlled and time-sensitive international shipments supporting laboratory research and biological sample transfers
• Collaborated with laboratory teams, freight partners, and logistics stakeholders to resolve shipment issues and improve delivery reliability
• Identified potential customs and export compliance risks during shipment reviews to minimise shipment delays and regulatory issues
• Maintained accurate shipping documentation and supported logistics processes across fast-paced laboratory workflows

Master of Science in International Business – University of Sheffield (2020-09 – 2021-09)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Xi'an International University (2014-09 – 2019-06)