Air Import Supervisor

CEVA Logistics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee discounts on gym memberships and retail

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Greater London is seeking an Air Import Supervisor to oversee air import operations. You will manage a team of import coordinators, ensure compliance with customs regulations, and maintain relationships with vendors. The ideal candidate should have air freight experience and excellent communication skills. This role offers up to £40,000 annually, 26 days of annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven air freight experience gained within an import environment.
• Strong understanding of international trade regulations, customs laws, and shipping procedures.
• Previous experience of leading or managing a team in a fast-paced air freight environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of import coordinators.
• Oversee the importation process, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Build relationships with suppliers and customs brokers.
• Address issues or delays in the import process.

Skills

Air freight experience

Understanding of international trade regulations

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

IT skills (CargoWise, MS Office)

Tools

CargoWise

MS Office

Job description

YOUR ROLE

Our Air Freight Operations team based in Hounslow have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Air Import Supervisor where you will oversee all aspects of our air import operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance for the flow of goods across borders. This amazing role will see you managing a team of import coordinators, collaborating with vendors and customs authorities, and implementing strategies to streamline the import process.

This role will see you working Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5:30pm on site at Hounslow, we are ideally looking for someone who has a strong background in air freight, import regulations, customs compliance, and logistics management. This amazing role offers a salary of up to £40,000 per annum, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension and so much more.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the Air Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for:

• Supervise and guide a team of circa 6 import coordinators, delegating tasks, providing training, support, and performance feedback.
• Oversee the coordination and execution of the importation process, including managing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all import regulations and customs requirements.
• Keep up to date with changes in international trade laws and ensure accurate import duties and taxes are applied.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, shipping companies, and customs brokers to ensure smooth and timely deliveries.
• Address any issues or delays in the import process, working closely with internal teams and external partners to find quick solutions.
• Identify and implement cost save initiatives for every shipment.
• Support the Operations Manager with ad-hoc tasks and projects as and when needed.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Proven air freight experience gained within an import enviornment
• Strong understanding of international trade regulations, customs laws, and shipping procedures.
• Previous experience of leading, supervising or managing a team within a fast-paced air freight or freight forwarding environment.
• Excellent communicator, able to bring strong working relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, organistional and multitasking skills.
• Excellent IT skills capable of using freight systems (CargoWise) and MS Office packages.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships, money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

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