Imports Manager – Food & Meat, Internal Role (Remote)

HtE Recruitment Limited; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

food producer in the UK is seeking an Imports Manager to oversee the UK side of imports from Europe, ensuring all documents are correct for ships docking at ports. This role is hybrid/remote with occasional dock visits and client visits.

You will work directly for the producer, coordinating with outside brokers who handle customs clearance, reading their paperwork to verify accuracy, and managing trade compliance for meat products.

Qualifications

• Freight forwarder with knowledge of food imports and customs clearance.
• Experience reading and validating customs paperwork.
• Internal role working directly for a producer of European origin.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all import documents are correct in time for ships docking.
• Coordinate with customs broker and UK operations to maintain smooth imports.
• Visit ports and client sites as required to verify import activities.

Skills

Freight forwarding background

Knowledge of food imports

Customs clearance

Job description

food producer in the UK is seeking an Imports Manager to oversee the UK side of imports from Europe, ensuring all documents are correct for ships docking at ports. This role is hybrid/remote with occasional dock visits and client visits.

You will work directly for the producer, coordinating with outside brokers who handle customs clearance, reading their paperwork to verify accuracy, and managing trade compliance for meat products.