Role - Customs and Air Freight Manager - Based in HEATHROW
Role
Working with the Operations Manager, Senior Logistics Manager and wider Network Team, this role will involve overseeing our customs and airfreight processes, managing air-freight space, and ensuring continued high level of service while always driving down costs.
Responsibilities
- Set up and manage our ETSF, AEO and MOU
- Manage end to end import and export processes and customs entries
- Manage our customs integration provider
- Manage team of customs clerks, to be put in place as the business grows, to ensure smooth running of the customs processes
- Ensure compliance with all relevant import and export regulations
- Act as the main contact point for customs related matters for the business
- Design processes and build SOPs, circulate to the business and ensure they are being followed
- Obtain required air-freight space, liaising with providers and monitoring volumes to ensure no delays or waste of space
- Liaise with airfreight providers to drive down cost and improve service
- Manage carriers and handling agents to minimize issues and combat exceptions
- Report to the business on various topics, such as AKE fill rate and airfreight costs
- Work with analysts within the team to create relevant and impactful reporting
- At the appropriate time, establish Starlinks Global's wholesale and screening program, offering to market our services as a third party wholesaler and manage these relationships
Skills
- Expert knowledge of imports, exports, and trans-shipments
- Familiar with multiple customs systems
- Strong commercial focus and ability to negotiate
- Experience creating and discharging transit docs (T1 etc.)
-Strong knowledge of customs processes and systems
-Proven track record of building and leading a team
- Experience with bonded goods and bonded clearance
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Freight Personnel
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 23 days
Feltham, Greater London TW13 4GT
£50,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Customs and Air Freight Manager role at Heathrow involves overseeing customs and airfreight processes while managing air-freight space and ensuring high service levels. Responsibilities include managing import/export processes, compliance with regulations, and leading a team of customs clerks as the business expands. Candidates should possess expert knowledge of customs systems and processes, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in team leadership. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in logistics and customs management. The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.
