Ocean import and Customs Operator

Job title: Ocean Import and Customs Operator

Location: Little Hulton, M38

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 – 17:00 in the office, Friday 8:30 – 16:00 from home

Ocean Import and Customs Operator Overview:

This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative company committed to quality and customer satisfaction. My client is looking for someone with great ocean freight import and customs experience to join the logistics and customs team of a recognised textile business.

The business designs and supplies high-quality textile products to some of the UK’s largest retailers. Working as part of our team you will be controlling part of the businesses’ international logistics & customs activities. They import 1000+ TEU per annum, manage specialist customs procedures and daily export consignments, so there is plenty to become involved with. They have an experienced and supportive team who enjoy a friendly repartee alongside a professional approach to their work, often running training and knowledge share sessions to keep themselves up to date.

Ocean Import and Customs Operator Responsibilities:

• Controlling FOB imports from multiple origins including the Middle & Far East (95% FCL, 5% Air). This is the primary function for our Logistics Controllers.
  
• Controlling customs compliance and customs entry submissions. Our team use 6 different customs procedures to control the importing, warehousing, & exporting of our stock.
  
• Controlling exports to multiple destinations including the EU, US & ROW via road freight, air freight, LCL, & courier.

• Working closely with stakeholders to control international movements. Dealing with logistical issues as they arise & providing feedback/suggestions to management where appropriate.
  
• Collect, create, & archive documentation for international movements (commercial invoices, packing lists/shipment advice, customs entry instructions, GSP evidence, proof of export).

• Maintain and update internal systems to support the movement of goods and reporting

• Work closely with the warehouse teams to control the delivery of imported goods in consideration of the warehouse intake schedules.

• Provide support with trade finance and letter of credit agreements where applicable.
  
• Learn & contribute to our freight & customs decision making in consideration of our approach to Logistics & Customs management.

• Work closely with the dispatch team & freight forwarders to control the collection of export orders in consideration of stock status & customs requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

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