Import & Export Logistics Specialist

Manpower Uk Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 49,594,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd is seeking an Import & Export Logistics Specialist for a 12-month assignment in Cheltenham. You will oversee the import of materials for production and the export of products to customers, ensuring regulatory processes are followed.

The role reports to the Logistics Compliance Leader and involves working with operations to implement compliant procedures, raise HMRC reports, and coordinate shipping documentation and transport arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent.
• Experience in import/export or logistics is advantageous.
• Able to meet deadlines and work to deadlines.
• Ability to undertake basic calculations (VAT and duty).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee import/export country compliance processes.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement processes compliant with local regulations and drive adherence.
• Raise monthly HMRC reports.
• Integrate compliance into working processes with portfolio specialists.
• Monitor operational metrics to ensure adherence to procedures.
• Prepare and provide status reports on import/export activity.
• Handle import/export tasks including clearance instructions and HMRC.
• Prepare shipping documentation and arrange transportation.
• Provide administrative support and customer service as needed.
• Attend daily team rhythms and report performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role: Import & Export Logistics Specialist

Location: Cheltenham

Duration: 12 months

Rate: 18/hour

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About our client

Our client is a leading aerospace engineering company specializing in jet engines, avionics, and integrated systems for both military and commercial aircraft. They operate major UK facilities, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sites.

Import & Export Logistics Specialist Summary

Reporting to the Logistics Compliance Leader, the Import / Export Specialist is responsible for overseeing the import of materials for production onto site and export of our client's products out to customers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the import / export country compliance processes
• Work closely with operations teams to develop processes to assure compliance with all country requirements
• Responsible for implementing processes consistent with local regulations and will be responsible operationally for driving adherence to each process
• Raising of monthly HMRC reports
• Responsible for integrating compliance into the working processes, working closely with portfolio specialists
• Awareness of operational metrics to assure compliance with all import / export procedures
• Prepare / maintain reporting of current status/progress of all import / export activity to operational teams
• Handle all import and export tasks, including import clearance instructions, customs entries and HMRC
• Prepare and verify shipping documentation and arrange and monitor transportation
• Responsible for any other administrative duties and customer service as needed
• Attend and support team daily operating rhythms with departmental concerns and present performance when required.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in an import/export or logistics role would be highly advantageous however if you have administrative experience within a manufacturing environment we would be very interested in hearing from you
• Confident and capable of working to deadlines
• Ability to undertake basic calculations (ie. VAT and duty)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Interested in process simplification