Assistant Manager - Imports

BOOTS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Flexible benefits scheme including add

TELUS Health Employee Assistance

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking an Assistant Manager - Imports to join our Imports & Exports Team. You will help move goods internationally for Boots brands and retail Ireland, ensuring stock availability and excellent customer service.

You will advise on import legislation, manage classifications, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align with regulatory requirements and best practices, including incoterms and transit times.

Qualifications

• Experience with international supply chains and customs procedures.
• Knowledge of product classification and various transport modes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• High attention to detail and proactive workload management.
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage 3PLs to ensure timely delivery of imported goods.
• Provide accurate classification of products for customs compliance.
• Advise 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.

Skills

Imports/Exports

Customs procedures

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

3PL systems

Job description

Contract: 12-month maternity cover secondment

Shift pattern: On-site

Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi - [e-mail]

What you'll be doing

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

• 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.

It would be great if you also have

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

Where your brilliance can take you

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.

Rewards designed for you

• 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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A bit about us

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.

Be brilliant with Boots.