Senior Imports Agent

MWI Animal Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MWI Animal Health is looking for a Senior Imports Agent to manage daily import operations in Feltham, United Kingdom. This role involves ensuring compliance with customs regulations and coordinating shipment processes from inquiry to clearance.

The ideal candidate has logistics experience, particularly in air/road freight, and strong decision-making skills. Join us at Cencora to help improve the health of people and animals everywhere.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics, ideally in a similar role within air/road freight.
• Strong decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily import operations from initial inquiry to final clearance.
• Comply with World Courier SOP for equipment reception and shipment.
• Prepare box contents and manage material against documentation.

Skills

Logistics experience

TMS systems experience

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of customs

Job description

## Senior Imports AgentApplylocations: Feltham, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R269906Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details**This role is in support of Cencora's global logistics and storage services marketed through our World Courier business.The Senior Import Agent is responsible for supporting all aspects of daily import operations, from initial enquiry through to shipment recovery and final clearance, ensuring shipments are handled in a compliant, timely, and professional manner. The role requires a strong understanding of World Courier’s SOPs, written guidance, customs clearance processes, CDS, and customs declarations for both air and road freight. The successful candidate will have strong decision-making and communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and experience liaising with clients, service providers, regulatory bodies, other World Courier offices, internal departments, Border Force, Port Health, and local customs authorities. A flexible and adaptable approach is essential due to the changing nature of customs regulations, alongside a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and customer service.This role will be based on a working pattern of 8.5 hours per day on a 40 hour working week, between Monday to Sunday, 6 am – midnight. There will be some flexibility on the days of work and core times worked. This can be discussed further at interview.## Responsibilities will include:* Comply with World Courier Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), which contain specific instructions to take the steps concerning the reception and shipment of materials.* Compare the material received with the documentation forwarded in order to certify concordance or disagreement.* Prepare box contents according to what ́s described on WC Packing List.* Perform activities on the Operative System CTM-STAR related to the Inbound, Outbound, Return and Relocation processes.* Carry out relabeling, stock, balance and relocations processes developed at the Facility..## We would value the following attributes:* Previous experience in logistics (ideally in a similar role within air / road freight).* TMS systems experience* Excellent interpersonal relationships.* Able to take own initiative* Strong IT skills* Keen to develop and progress* Flexible* Good communication skills* Knowledge of customs* Experience in import licensing.# ******What Cencora offers******Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.Full time# ******Affiliated Companies******Affiliated Companies: World Courier (UK) Ltd# ********Equal Employment Opportunity********# Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned