Imports Team Leader

Exciting Career Opportunity: Imports Team Leader with a Special Focus on Courier Imports

Our client has a thrilling opportunity for an experienced Import Team Leader/Supervisor with a specialised background in Courier Imports to join our esteemed client's team. This role is pivotal in enhancing the logistics operations.

Your New Role:

As an Import Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in overseeing logistical frameworks, specifically focusing on the meticulous adherence to customs regulations and the strict compliance with legal requirements. This position involves both a strategic oversight and hands-on management, including:

• Performing and supervising daily customs clearance entries for courier and cargo imports (Air & Road).
• Vigilant monitoring of Duty and VAT using sophisticated internal systems/software.
• Ensuring unwavering compliance with all customs requirements, liaising effectively with border force, and EU customs.
• Coordinating closely with internal departments, airlines, and HMRC, ensuring seamless shipment processes and efficient resolution of any issues.
• Conducting weekly bond checks, managing the release of shipments from the warehouse, and overseeing general warehouse operations (though the role is predominantly office-based).

What We're Looking For:

• Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in Courier Imports.
• Expertise in low value bulk clearance (BIRDS).
• Proficiency in using Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
• A track record of ensuring import compliance and adhering to HMRC regulations.

• Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with Descartes (e-customs) and NCTS - T1 documentation.

• Personal Attributes:

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• High level of customer service orientation.
• Self-managing, proactive, and able to thrive in a team environment.
• Competency in IT and general administrative duties.

Apply Today!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role to our HR department. We're looking forward to bringing a new Import Team Leader on board who will help us continue to set industry standards and drive our company forward.

Please note:

As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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