Responsibilities
* Ensure adherence to all import and export procedures and controls
* Maintain established KPIs
* Obtain relevant shipments details to complete document compliance
* Recognise and react to the urgency of customer orders ensuring all turnaround times are met
* Ensure accurate paperwork completion as per customers and country specific requirement
* Negotiate the most cost-effective shipment method
* Process shipments to and from GB customers and suppliers, compliantly and cost-efficiently
* Liaise with nominated ex-works carriers to ensure timely collections which will meet agreed ODD schedules
* Provide support in preparation for HMRC import/export compliance audits
* Resolve queries/shipments and commit to see through to completion
* Request and action Purchase Orders for freight
* Support invoice reconciliation to maintain positive supplier relationship.
Rewards
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
* 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
* 37.5 hours per week
* Flexi time working
* £5,000 employee referral bonus
* Health cash plan
* Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
* Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
* Women in Business Membership
* Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee Recognition scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Local charity / sponsorship activities
* Dedicated employee parking
* Discounted Gym membership
* Learning and development opportunities
* Career progression
Requirements
Essential
* Experience in a logistics role
* Awareness of logistics compliance and quality management
* Skilled in Microsoft Office suite, with particular attention to Excel and Outlook
* A self-starter with strong communication skills and a diplomatic working style
* Careful and thorough attitude with a good work ethic.
* Ability to work well under pressure and to tight time deadlines
* Strong persuading and influencing skills and a positive and practical attitude
Desirable
* Hold Level 2 Certificate in international Trade & logistics (or equivalent) prepared to undertake it
* Hold certificate in Fundamentals of international Business (or equivalent) or prepared to undertake it
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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