Assistant Manager - Imports

Contract:

12-month maternity cover secondment

Shift pattern:
On-site

Recruitment Partner:
Vyoma Gandhi -

As the Assistant Manager
- Imports, you will play a crucial role in our Imports & Exports Team, ensuring the smooth international movement of goods for No7 Beauty Company, Boots UK, and Boots Retail Ireland. Your expertise in imports and shipping will help maintain stock availability and support our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. You will collaborate closely with various internal stakeholders, driving compliance and best practices in import legislation.

• Manage our 3PLs to ensure timely delivery of imported goods.
• Provide accurate classification of products for Customs compliance.
• Advise the business on import legislation and best practices, including incoterms and transit times.
• Maintain current SOPs in line with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Collaborate with the Customs Compliance Team and key internal stakeholders.
• Support the management of seasonal workload peaks to ensure efficiency.

• Experience and understanding of international supply chains and Customs procedures.
• Strong knowledge of product classification and various modes of transport.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and proactive approach to workload management.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives.
• A background in customer service within the logistics sector.
• Familiarity with service provider systems.

At Boots, your role as Assistant Manager
- Imports opens up various career pathways within our dynamic supply chain and logistics teams. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills further, potentially moving into senior management roles or specialised positions within international trade. We are committed to supporting your growth and development, ensuring you have the tools and resources to thrive in your career.

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.

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