Job Description

Key responsibilities

- Assign tariff codes to items

- Input and maintain tariff codes for components and assemblies on the ERP system

- Arrange delivery of goods via land, sea or air carrier for import of goods

- Prior to despatch, check accuracy of all supplier shipping, packing specifications and documentation with relevant departments

- Prepare shipping and banking documentation, liaising with relevant external bodies. 

- Track goods and keep relevant parties informed of status

- Check freight forwarders / transport company importation paperwork to ensure conformity with company records

- Return paperwork for rectification if required and ensure conformity with HMRC

- Obtain original documentation from haulier, shipping or airfreight agent (bills of lading etc.) to scan on to ERP system

- Create and maintain a documentation system to hold documentation for reference and inspection

- liaise with all stakeholders, internal and external

The candidate

- Outgoing, strong communicator

- Self-driven with a positive outlook and “can do” personality

- Inquisitive & questioning

- Pro-active / strong organisational skills

- Ability to work with others and be a team player

- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise in order to meet deadlines

- Able to use own initiative

- Good attention to detail

This is an excellent  opportunity for the successful candidate to make the job their own and develop their career in a company which enjoys a very relaxed, welcoming culture and is experiencing significant growth

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- EUR1, Certificate of Origin, Letters of Credit etc. in order to meet the legal requirements of customs agencies - Knowledge of road, ocean and air transport - Institute of Export & International Trade or Institute of Supply Chain Management, or other similar qualification - Understanding of Import / Export documentation for land, sea and air forwarding - Good knowledge of Incoterms - 1 to 3 years appropriate experience