Overview
Location: Redhill, Surrey. Hybrid working, 2 days working from home per week
Summary: To ensure Lactalis business continuity in light of Brexit requirements. Responsible for the end-to-end flow of goods in and out of GB and preparations and submission of all documentation required to facilitate flow of goods.
Reporting Line: Head of Customs and Customer Service
Main tasks and responsibilities
* Exports (Cheddar; pallets; NI; ROI; TRACES)
* Ensure customer orders are fully checked received and entered in system in a timely fashion with 100% accuracy
* Issue set of export documentation (EHC, Export declaration, TADs, etc) for cheddar, pallets NI & ROI shipments, including Traces
* Ensure correct set of export (for cheddar, pallets NI & ROI shipments, including Traces) is accurately issued according to country of destination regulatory requirements
* Ensure export trackers are kept up to date and accurate
* Imports (e2e flow of finished goods) EU to GB
* Import declarations process is followed accurately and within agreed SLA
* Maintaining e-custom clearance platform flow of data ensuring 100% correct and viable
* Ensure import trackers are kept up to date and accurate
* Provide GB Sites customs support (3 GB sites) on imported goods and capex equipment
* Import and export KPIs are delivered and met
* Project management for import and export flows from start to implementation
* Provide customs cover and support for acquired new businesses
* Co-ordination and resolution of issues relating to customs clearance with HMCR
* Conduct internal and external meetings with suppliers, including HMRC, vets, customs agent
* Contract management of multiple vendors: Freight forwarders, Lalog, Customs broker, haulier, vets to adhering to SLAs and agreed costs
* Team management and support including setting objectives work on PDPs as well as holiday cover of day-to-day operational tasks
* Preparation of data for annual audit of import and export flows, e-customs platform and custom brokers for trade compliance, 100% recordkeeping and data accuracy
* Weekly & monthly auditing reporting on process status, ensure exports and imports timelines are meet and are accurately
* Work closely with IT department to ensure correct import and export data flow and raise relevant IT tickets
* Apply continue improvement across all import and export processes, looking for ways to improve efficiencies and reduce manual input
* Experience working within shipping, exports, freight forwarding or customs
* Experience with issuing complete set of export & import documentation for EU and no EU countries (Bill of lading, Health certificates, export &import declarations, C/O, TAD)
* Knowledge of Incoterms, commodity codes, export legislations / processes and trade compliance issues
* Knowledge of import and export processes to support current business model
* Able to prioritize and plan effectively, demonstrate a high attention to detail
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic, driven and able to work without supervision
* Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of data accuracy, numeracy and the ability to multi-task
* Enthusiastic team player and driven to achieve targets and objectives
* Ability to apply route cause analysis and find quick solutions for errors
* Able to troubleshoot problems with customs entries to ensure goods are cleared with no errors with full and total accuracy
* Experience with e- customs platforms and day to day operational management of systems
* French language is preferable
The job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.
If you are interested in applying for this position please forward your CV along with your salary expectations, right to work information and notice period to: careers@lactalis.co.uk
Please be advised that we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
To apply, please complete the job vacancy form below.
Redhill Application
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