Import and Export Assistant

3 days ago


Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Childrensalon Full time

Established in 1952 and online since 1999, Childrensalon is a fast-growing, award-winning, forward-thinking retailer, specialising in dressing children beautifully.

Childrensalon believes there is beauty in diversity and difference, as resembled by our wonderful team. Our vision of being the most inclusive, diverse and humane company is very important to us as is our culture of fairness, openness and transparency. Weare committed to the career progression and advancement of every team member as well as welcoming the best external talent in the industry. We offer a fun, challenging, collaborative, family-oriented work environment in our fast-paced and rapidly growing businessand in turn will provide you with the opportunity to grow your career and make a difference.

Childrensalon is now recruiting for an Import-Export Assistant to join our busy Logistics team. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude and flexible approach to variety of tasks. You will provide support to the Import/Export Seniorand assist with the preparation of import and export documents in compliance with customs and government regulations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Entries all arriving goods bookings and arranges/co-ordinates Ex-work shipments.
- Prepares documents and forms to move goods efficiently through import and export steps and procedures.
- Completes Customs declarations entries (C88 & E2) and shipping documentation.
- Review paperwork and documents to ensure customs fees are billed correctly.
- Works closely with Merchandising team and Suppliers to ensure efficient deliveries.
- Liaises with Goods in team for all arriving deliveries bookings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of shipping regulations and policies.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, accuracy.
- 1 + years’ experience preparing shipping documents and completing customs declarations entries.
- Proficient in Microsoft office products and advanced Excel skills.

Desirable Skills:

- Knowledge or experience with customs warehouse or similar customs procedure.
- Qualifications in Import/export/logistics would be beneficial.
- Experience using Descartes e-Customs system would be an advantage.

This role is based at our Head Office in Tunbridge Wells.

Childrensalon offers a highly competitive salary, company pension plan, health plan, fully subsidised gym membership, in-house yoga classes, company shuttle, generous holiday allowance and company discount.

Childrensalon is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or team member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.



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