Shipping Import Administrator

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Shipping / Import Administrator – 6 months FTC

£25,000.00pa (pro-rata)

Mirfield WF 14

Job Ref: TAP1596

Temporary Shipping / Import Administrator – 6 months FTC

Our client is a privately owned business that has been established for almost 90 years and has an annual turnover of c£80million per year! As a market leader within their field, they pride themselves on having an enviable team providing a first-class service to their customers both in the UK and overseas.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Shipping and Import Administrator required for a Leading International Manufacturer of Textile products based in Mirfield. This will be initially for a 6-month fixed term contract however, due to the business workloads this may be extended. The successful candidate must have knowledge of shipping consignments by deep sea, air and road from global markets and experience of dealing with suppliers, carriers/forwarders at origin is essential. The understanding of import documentation to support shipments such as customs invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading is also essential, experience of letters of credit and Incoterms would be an advantage. The start date for this position is ASAP.

Role Overview:

• Organising international shipments and container bookings with carriers
• Record keeping and administration of all imports and associated documents
• Tracking incoming shipments up to arrival in the UK via in-house ship log system and freight carrier tracking platforms
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UK Customs and Excise as well as import commodity codes
• Working with transport carriers and providing import clearance instructions in line with Customs Procedures, commodity codes, duties, and taxes etc
• Reviewing import documentation provided by carriers to ensure that customs entries are correct
• Checking and approving import transport/ charges invoices to ensure that invoiced amount matches expectations
• Reviewing monthly reports, SAP bookings and invoices to ensure the records match, notifying any anomalies to the finance team (duty file)
• Raising purchase orders
• Opening Letters of credit
• Liaising with respective supply chain teams, warehouses, and third-party storage facilities

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in working on import processes, customs procedures and legislation would be an advantage
• Knowledge of International Supply Chain processes
• Shipping experience and understanding of import legislation desirable
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Expertise in MS Office, particularly Excel; SAP knowledge desirable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with teams internationally

The hours of work are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 3.45pm finish (45 mins for lunch daily) and there is free parking on site

CV’s must show previous experience. Forward your details clearly outlining the required skills and experience to bevevered@theagency.org.uk

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