Import Manager

2 weeks ago

Heathrow, United Kingdom Willis Global Ltd Full time

Due to increased global growth, our client, who is a well-established multi-national SME global logistics provider, specialising in offering supply chain and logistics solutions, are looking to recruit an Import Manager, to be based at offices in the London Heathrow area.
On Offer:
* Salary up to around £48K, dependant on skills and experience
* 36.25 working week, either 8-4, 9-5 or 10-6 with a 45 min lunch break
* 25 days holidays (with service days up to 30)
* Company Pension and Life Assurance – four times annual salary
* Health Plan, Company events and Free parking and free refreshments
Main Purpose of the Role:
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Import Manager will manage the import department, handling approx. 75% air freight and 25% sea freight operations along with leading a team of 3 staff members.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Import Manager:
* Review job costing of Import job files and assist Branch Manager with Month End reporting procedures.
* Assist with review and reporting of Outstanding D/V / Cash account lists and Unbilled D/V list.
* Pro-active management of general day-to-day Air & Sea Import operation.
* Allocation and distribution of workload to Import staff.
* Co-ordinating import freight movements with overseas offices, airlines and shipping lines.
* Customer service and Key Account Managing responsibilities to include client visits & corporate hospitality.
* Introduction and allocation of account managers for all new business.
* To ensure Key Customer SOP’s are maintained.
* Resolution of Customer queries in timely manner.
* Completion of Import Customs clearances and to ensure that ETSF & NCTS movements are coordinated in line with HMRC regulations.
* Arranging transport for collection and delivery of import cargo.
* To ensure Import Accounting procedures are completed within Company parameters and team is operating with Company’s credit policy.
* Co-ordination of staff to provide weekend cover, along with sufficient holiday & sickness cover for your department.
* Plan & execute regular structured meetings with Import team and liaise with Branch Manager on the progress of the department.
* Identify the training requirements of Import staff and actively encourage their development. To include Multi Modal cross-training.
* Assist Management team with department development and growth.
* Assist with the recruitment and selection of staff for Import team.
* Issuing of Import quotations to clients & overseas partners where required.
* Operational and Developmental liaison with overseas offices.
* Generating and follow up of Import sales leads with CS & UK Sales teams.
To Be Considered:
* Proven experience of working within an air import environment working directly for a freight forwarder
* Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment
* Be able to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively
* Have a good working knowledge of ASM/Sequoia/WebCargo
For more details, contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry

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