Ocean Import Operator

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom SEKO Logistics Full time

SEKO Logistics was established in 1976, operating out of a single Chicago office. Since then, we have built a solid reputation throughout the world as an innovative and flexible provider of first-class logistics services.

SEKO Logistics provides complete Supply Chain Solutions, specialising in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. We also lead the industry with innovative and configurable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information and give our growing client base true supply chain visibility.

In this role, you will manage and oversee ocean imported goods for assigned accounts. You will also be responsible for arranging the movement of goods from the destination to the customer’s door.

You will be responsible for managing the full ocean import process whether this is for a shipment or specified accounts from start to finish. You will liaise with overseas offices, partners and agents to assist in the smooth running of operations for the department.

**Are you the right person for the job?**
- Education GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths require - A-C grade
- Knowledge of customs import declaration procedures, regimes and legislation
- Knowledge of classification, incoterms, valuation and origin rules
- Ability to work to deadline
- You will be tenacious, well-organised, friendly, detail-oriented, and a completer/finisher
- You will be outgoing, friendly, and commercially aware
- Strong administrative skills
- Literate and numerate
- Knowledge or experience in the following areas is desirable: air, road or ocean movements, customs documentation and procedures, transport procedures, shipping schedules, freight tariffs and rates, ability to raise and complete documentation

**Your key duties will include but not be limited to**
- To ensure compliance with the customs regulations of the UK, through internal notifications and the customs website
- To transpose customs declaration information from documents, and or other data sources into the customs brokerage system accurately
- To manage and meet required internal and external KPIs specific to the customer base
- To be responsible for arranging and completing all associated paperwork
- Ensuring all is in order in relation to import quotas, customs tariffs, trade agreements and HM Revenue and customs regulations
- To keep up to date on all regulatory requirements governing imports.
- Being commercially aware of job costings and profitability, ensuring maximum profitability for the organisation
- Ability to manage deadlines and sometimes difficult situations.
- Accountable for printing and active allocation of all pre-alerts to ensure files are not missed and are handed out promptly to the individuals within the department, on a daily basis
- Using in-house tools to monitor and update shipment ETA’s to the specific customer base and also used to ensure shipments are not missed
- To ensure that all deliveries (within remit) are arranged 2 weeks prior to vessel arrival at the port, the same to be booked with hauliers
- To ensure that if declaring any values on the deferment account for duty/vat these should be billed to the customer same day as the declaration
- To ensure all files are passed over to the Operations Manager

**What can you expect in return?**
- Retailer discounts
- Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer contributions)
- Referral scheme
- Death in service (4x salary)
- Private healthcare after 6 months service
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays with an extra day after 5,8 and 10-years’ service
- Employee assistance programme

If your CV is shortlisted, you will be contacted and asked to attend a 1 hour, in person, interview at our Manchester office.

**If you are ready to start your career at SEKO Logistics, then click APPLY now We can’t wait to hear from you**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manchester, M22: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have UK experience in Ocean Imports and Customs?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

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