Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Homeware
Job Ref: TGN5208
A great opportunity for a logistics controller working as part of their team responsible for international logistics & customs activities. Flexible working and great benefits along with excellent career development
Key responsibilities
* Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to collect, create, & archive documentation for international movements
* Controlling FOB imports from multiple origins including the Middle & Far East (95% FCL, 5% Air). This is the primary function of the Logistics Controllers.
* Controlling customs compliance and customs entry submissions on all imported, warehoused, & exported stock.
* Controlling exports to multiple destinations including the EU, US & ROW via road freight, air freight, LCL, & courier
* Work closely with the warehouse teams to control the delivery of imported goods
* Provide support with trade finance and letter of credit agreements where applicable.
* Assisting with the approach to Logistics & Customs management.
* Work closely with the dispatch team & freight forwarders
Skills & Experience
* Experience working with freight forwarders or shipping lines preferred.
* Foundational customs knowledge & experience (classification, valuation, origin). Awareness & experience of customs special procedures would be beneficial.
* Good communicator who enjoys a laugh in the office as well as getting work done.
* Ability to make decisions based on commercial and operational information.
* Use of transport & customs systems. Appreciation of data and working knowledge of MS Excel functions (vlookup & pivot tables would be advantageous).
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