Import & Export Manager

Description

We are actively looking to engage shipping, logistics & distribution professionals with a passion for shipping and freight forwarding for a new role as a Import & Export Manager in Nottingham! The role will be based near the centre of Nottingham on a hybrid basis of 3 days per week.

Client Details

Our client is a market–leading producer of high–end manufactured products distributed across the UK and worldwide. You will be joining a fast–paced environment in a production and distribution logistics hub with circa 250 colleagues across warehousing, despatch and production. The business is a growing SME business dedicated to bespoke UK manufacturing based in Nottingham.

Job Description

As a Import & Export Manager you will report in to the Supply Chain Director on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas for responsibility across the Chesterfield office:

Ensuring the full end–to–end delivery of all goods internationally via air, sea and road import and export. This includes all raw materials to our various production lines across EU, UK, US and Australia – alongside the shipping of finished manufactured goods – all through 3rd party shipping providers. Negotiating shipping rates and managing carrier performance on a review basis. Providing shipments that are delivered OTIF, across a variety of INCO Terms and within a cost effective manner. Managing a small team responsible for export and import documentation and sub–contracted customs clearance – such as export paperwork, basic dual use licensing and dangerous Goods documentation / labelling. Working with the Chamber of Commerce to obtain export documentation and managing Letters of Credit requirements. Ensuring all regulatory customs compliance is controlled for our manufacturing division, including import & export customs formalities including tax & duty requirements. Ensure full compliance within the UK customs regulations & HMRC guidance for all freight activities – including The Windsor Framework for NI & ROI. Review, audit and analyse customs declaration completed by our brokers ensuring accurate tariff classification, origin determination and valuation of goods. Facilitate and manage any external audits conducted by regulatory authorities. Assign and verify HS tariff codes for all products. Ensure compliance with VAT & Duty requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have an expansive background in international import and export within the shipping, freight & logistics industry. The ideal Import & Export Manager will have the following skills and experience:

4+ year's experience in international shipping, import, export and/or distribution logistics Experience managing multi–modal shipping processes and partners (air, sea, road freight) Experience within manufacturing import and export is preferable Commutable to Nottingham on a hybrid basis. Familiar with commodities codes and their application Desirable experience of customs compliance such as AEO, Export Licensing, Letter of Credit Documentation, VAT & Duties, etc. Experience of CDS customs system is advantageous – but not essential Knowledge of INCOTerms & Export Licensing is advantageous

What's On Offer?

42,500– 53,700 32 days annual leave Company managerial bonus (uncapped in line with company profits) Comprehensive company benefits account. High–end training & development and large opportunities to progress.

Ad ID: 5417726386