Job Details
Job Title: Import Clerk
Salary: £18,000-£25,000
Location: Heathrow
Job type: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: HQ5473
A rapidly expanding logistics, import and customs clearance business requires an experienced Import Clerk to join their small, dynamic and friendly company. The Import Clerk will be a key member of import handling team who manage the supply chain from origin dispatch through to clearance, completion and handover to final mile delivery vendors. This is a busy operation with great opportunities for development and advancement within this rapidly growing company.
Applications from ex-military personnel (British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Marines) are strongly encouraged.
Key Responsibilities:
- Predominantly handling air and some ocean freight imports
- Customs clearance entries
- Invoicing and general administrative duties
- Arranging duty/tax payments from consignees
- Handling pre-alerts from email or company IT system and building import files
Knowledge, skills and qualifications - essential:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience
- Experience of using either ASM SEQUOIA or ASM GEMS or equivalent
- Excellent customer focussed outlook
- Good IT skills including MS Excel
- Great communication skills
Knowledge, skills and qualifications - desirable:
- Experience in logistics, air transportation or compliance
- Capable of working with senior management team including the Managing Director and Finance Director
Person Specification:
You will be someone who enjoys a challenge and who is a fast learner. Capable of working independently, you must be able to use your own initiative.
Benefits:
To be negotiated
Salary: £18,000-£25,000
This job is no longer available for new applications.
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