Logistics Import Executive - Burgess Hill, United Kingdom - First Recruitment Services Limited

First Recruitment Services Limited

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Burgess Hill, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Logistics Import Executive

Full time permanent role - office based

Mon-Fri

Burgess Hill area based. Due to office location it is essential to be a driver and have your own transport. Plenty of free parking available on site.

Salary £25000-£30000 depending on experience plus excellent company benefits

We are delighted to be working alongside our superb and very successful client who are a world leading aviation service provider.

This is a brilliant chance to join a large and very established company who offer an excellent working environment and longterm career opportunities.

The role / objective:

To work as part of the Logistics team to ensure that all aspects of import function are handled in accordance with company procedures and meet all operational requirements.

Provide a high quality of service to all customers and departments in all aspectsof the Logistics function.

Responsibilities and duties include
To process and react to the urgency of all import shipment variations to/from customers and suppliers.

Recognise and organise hazardous & oversized shipments in accordance with shipping constraints

Provide import clearance instructions in accordance to the relevant adhering regulations

Investigate & classify product commodity codes

Identify, investigate and resolve import queries

Assist and provide guidance on shipping documentation with regards to imports & exports to and from global locations

Investigate, approve and resolve queries for freight accounting invoices.

Assist where required with Import/Export, Data classification audit functions

Assist with the shipment of Export control goods, operational export compliance screening & forms.

Maintain and develop professional relationships with customers, suppliers and internal departments.

Contribute ideas, and suggestions for improvement to assist with the development of all department functions

Assist when required with the provision, collation, analysis and ideas for department reports

Assist the Logistics department / leadership and undertake other duties as required

Support compliance and best practice in all areas of the company's business

Experience, skills and competencies required
Previous logistics / shipping / import experience

Administration experience gained within an office environment

Knowledge of import and export procedures

Demonstrate good accuracy, attention to detail and numeracy skills

Analytical thinker with ability to recognise, investigate, respond and solve problems

Excellent ability to multi-task prioritise and meet deadlines

Strong organisation, time management and excellent administration skills

Professional and confident telephone skills

Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with customers, suppliers and internal department

Good computer literacy, highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

This is a superb opportunity to join a really successful and highly established company

First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency on behalf of this vacancy