Contract : Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by : Relevant Qualifications or Certificates
Weekly hours : 40
Working with the Operations Manager, Senior Logistics Manager and wider Network Team, this role will involve overseeing our customs and airfreight processes, managing air-freight space, and ensuring continued high level of service while always driving down costs.
Responsibilities
* Set up and manage our ETSF, AEO and MOU
* Manage end to end import and export processes and customs entries
* Manage our customs integration provider
* Manage team of customs clerks, to be put in place as the business grows, to ensure smooth running of the customs processes
* Ensure compliance with all relevant import and export regulations
* Act as the main contact point for customs related matters for the business
* Design processes and build SOPs, circulate to the business and ensure they are being followed
* Obtain required air-freight space, liaising with providers and monitoring volumes to ensure no delays or waste of space
* Liaise with airfreight providers to drive down cost and improve service
* Manage carriers and handling agents to minimize issues and combat exceptions
* Report to the business on various topics, such as AKE fill rate and airfreight costs
* Work with analysts within the team to create relevant and impactful reporting
Skills
* Expert knowledge of imports, exports, and trans-shipments
* Familiar with multiple customs systems
* Strong commercial focus and ability to negotiate
* Experience creating and discharging transit docs (T1 etc.)
* Strong knowledge of customs processes and systems
* Proven track record of building and leading a team
* Experience with bonded goods and bonded clearance
Benefits
* Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
* 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
Staines
Hounslow, London
staines@thebestconnection.co.uk
Call 01784 450555 for Phoebe