Import & Export Logistics Specialist

Position: Import & Export Logistics Specialist
Role:
Import & Export Logistics Specialist

Location:

Cheltenham

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £18/hour

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About our client:

Our client is a leading aerospace engineering company specializing in jet engines, avionics, and integrated systems for both military and commercial aircraft. They operate major UK facilities, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sites.

Import & Export Logistics Specialist 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 client's products out to customers.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsible for the import / export country compliance processes
Work closely with operations teams to develop processes to assure compliance with all country requirements
Responsible for implementing processes consistent with local regulations and will be responsible operationally for driving adherence to each process
Raising of monthly HMRC reports
Responsible for integrating compliance into the working processes, working closely with portfolio specialists
Awareness of operational metrics to assure compliance with all import / export procedures
Prepare / maintain reporting of current status/progress of all import / export activity to operational teams
Handle all import and export tasks, including import clearance instructions, customs entries and HMRC
Prepare and verify shipping documentation and arrange and monitor transportation
Responsible for any other administrative duties and customer service as needed
Attend and support team daily operating rhythms with departmental concerns and present performance when 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
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Interested in process simplification

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