imports manager

Imports Manager required for a FMCG and Ingredients firm. This company imports goods into the UK and you will be responsible for the smooth running of the goods being imported. They company uses a customs brokerage firm, this role will check all the paperwork is correct. It is a internal freight forwarder role. Imports Manager, £45-60k, Hybrid / remote working available however you will need to be in London or Essex, as you might need to do some port visits. They are importing around 400 to 500 tons of meat products currently and looking to increase this.

The role
As a imports Manager you will ensure all the goods they are importing have all the correct documents in place in time for the ships docking at the ports. They import food items (including meat s) from Europe into the UK. You will work direct for the company to ensure everything runs smoothly within the UK part of the operation. They own the farms in Europe and importing there own produce into the UK for sale here in the UK. With alot of the items being meat items, the documents and customs clearance are critical to get correct. This role will include all the normal duties of a Imports Manager and is ideal for a freight forwarder looking for a imports role.

Expeirence
We are looking for a imports manager from a freight forwarding background, with knowledge of food imports and knowledge of customs clearance. Another company does the customs clearance paperwork, you just need to read it to ensure it is correct. This role is perfect for a freight forwarder looking for a internal role working direct for the company who produces the produce in Europe (you will manage the UK side of the import operation)

role: Imports Manager
location: Hybrid/remote based but you will do some visits to the dock's to check the produce is imported correctly and check the assignments landing
internal role working directl for the company
£45-60k
Company: food producer
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed