Import/Export Specialist

12 Months

Bishops Cleeve

£17p/h (Full Time Role)

Successful candidate will undergo BPSS clearance

Summary
Reporting to the Logistics Compliance Leader, the Import/Export Specialist is responsible for overseeing the import of materials for production onto site and export of our products out to customers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Handle all types of import/export tasks, including import/export clearance instructions, customs entries, navigating HMRC Trade Tariff
• Raising of monthly HMRC reports & internal reports
• Prepare/maintain reporting of current status/progress of all import/export activity to operational teams
• Work closely with operations teams to develop processes to assure compliance with all country requirements & local regulations
• Prepare and verify shipping documentation and arrange and monitor transportation
• Expedite shipments inbound/outbound
• Awareness of operational metrics to assure compliance with all import/export procedures
• Attend and support team daily operating rhythms with departmental concerns and present performance when required.
• Responsible for any other administrative duties and customer service as required

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in an import/export or logistics role would be highly advantageous however if you have administrative experience within a manufacturing environment, we would be very interested in hearing from you
• Confident and capable of working to deadlines
• Ability to undertake basic calculations (ie. VAT and duty)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organised with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Interested in process simplification