To manage and oversea imported goods into a country. Involve charging, costing and arranging the movement of goods and flow of paperwork to ensure Customs clearances are obtained quickly and deliveries are made in good time.
Work with imports that are shipped using sea, air and/or road freight be responsible for managing the full import process for a shipment, from start to finish. Liaise with overseas offices, partners and agents.
Job description:
• Be part of a team of people who are responsible for the movement of goods from another country, ensuring the transit and delivery is made on time. Liaise regularly with overseas offices, partners or agents.
• Responsible for arranging and completing all associated paperwork, which documents the nature of the goods being imported from abroad and that they are legal and legitimate.
• Imports are generally subject to import quotas, tariffs, trade agreements and HM Revenue and Customs regulations, so this role will involve checking all is in order in this respect.
• Responsible for costing jobs and ensuring maximum profitability for their organization.
• Be required to check goods in as they arrive against paperwork to ensure all goods ordered are accounted for.
• Requires establishing contacts and relationships with HM Customs to ensure efficient transfer of goods through the legal process.
• Able to manage deadlines and some times difficult situations, therefore an element of negotiation is required in order to be able to meet timescales.