Import Operations Manager

7 days ago


Chessington, Greater London, United Kingdom Lidl in Deutschland Full time

About Lidl in Deutschland

Lidl is a leading international retail company with a strong presence in Europe. As a Customs Assistant Team Manager, you will be part of our dynamic and fast-paced Customs & Import team, responsible for ensuring the high quality and compliance of Lidl's customs activity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of specialists, including delegation and workload management
  • Train and coach members of the compliance and audit team
  • Oversee customs compliance and audit processes to adhere to trade rules and regulations
  • Build import data reports and dashboards
  • Check, review, and analyze import data trade sets
  • Identify areas of development and optimize processes and report on trends, areas of concern, and improvement opportunities
  • Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and advise on customs compliance and audit-related issues

Requirements

  • Experience in Customs Compliance and Trade Compliance
  • Technical understanding of import data analysis, including the use and application of customs compliance processes
  • Level 4+ Certificate in Customs Compliance, or other applicable customs and trade certifications and diploma, preferred
  • Detailed knowledge and experience working with customs import data, and post-clearance audits
  • Strong knowledge and experience of the UK/EU customs legislation and import process and requirements. Excise knowledge desirable for this role
  • Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to manage and develop a team
  • Analytical mind-set with the ability to analyze large data sets and build dashboards
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to use their own initiative
  • Highly focused and accurate with an uncompromising eye for detail
  • Ability to accommodate last-minute requests with ease and efficiency

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures
  • Generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl
  • Access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career


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