Job Description

Job Summary

• To proactively and comprehensively handle all activities related to the Importing, Exporting, Shipping and Logistics of the business.
• To ensure compliance with all HMRC procedures and regulations.

Internal Relationships

• Interface between the operational staff, project & Manufacturing area Managers.
• Interface with Logistics /Transport/Goods in/ Export & Compliance Departments both Portsmouth & Stevenage.
• Central Finance.
• Purchasing & Procurement Departments.

External Relationships

• Interfacing with Logistics Service Providers, National & International Authorities Transportation, airline & licensing authorities.
• HM Revenue & Customs.
• External service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• To Co-ordinate Import and Export activities for the resident site, conforming to HM Revenue & Customs regulations and the following governing departments & organisations using the appropriate business systems where applicable.
• Controls & Coordinates dispatching of goods via Service Provider (DHL, UPS, Laser, Fraser etc) using dedicated software provided.
• Monitor & Record all imports, both EU and outside EU, recording duty status Deferred, waiver etc.
• Checking & monitoring of Freight/courier invoices for payment ensuring accurate costing, charging to project where applicable in a timely manner.
• Ensure all HM Revenue & Customs duty liabilities are fulfilled, minimising cost to the business.
• Raising necessary paperwork concerning all movements of Dangerous Goods.
• Raising of proforma invoices, obtaining information required from requestor & export control.
• Filling and scanning and administration.
• Operational liaison with National & International logistics/transportation.

Technical Knowledge

• Import/Export & Customs Compliance & Regulations.
• Previous experience within an International / multi-site Engineering, or Manufacturing environment.
• Previous Logistics, Transportation & Customs responsibility.
• Working knowledge of supply chain logistics.
• Effective communications.
• International Transportation legislation & procedure.
• Customer Service.
• SAP business system.
• PC Literate.
• Incoterms.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience & direct involvement in continuous improvement process tools & techniques. Current Dangerous Goods Certificate for IATA (air), ADR (road) and IMDG (Sea). Purchasing & supply chain exposure. Previous background in telecommunications space industry.