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ILS Import Operations Specialist

Parkside Office Professional
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Hayes, Greater London UB3 3JH

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The ILS Import Operations Specialist position involves creating innovative solutions to support the Life Science Sector at the London Station.
  • Key responsibilities include managing logistics in compliance with MHRA and GDP guidelines, handling temperature-controlled consignments, and ensuring Customs Compliance.
  • Candidates should have at least two years of experience in the Freight Forwarding industry, particularly within the Life Science Sector.
  • The role requires strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage shipment documentation and exceptions effectively.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and industry knowledge.
As an ILS Import Operations Specialist, you’ll use your talents to create innovative solutions and shape the future across our business. Join a dynamic team that undertakes a range of activities to support the overall Life Science Sector for the London Station. Key activities include:
  • Handling logistics compliant to MHRA and GDP guidelines
  • Manage and control temperature controlled consignments
  • Adhere to Customs Compliance procedures and documentation
  • Adhere to the Duty & VAT payment policy
  • Booking in of shipments to the London Branch LSH
  • Create Customs Entry iterations using the GSC online tool.
  • Create delivery notes for Import Operations-controlled accounts
  • Ensure the Job File is fully and accurately completed reflecting all commercially relevant information and services provided
  • Liaise directly with Carriers and Handling Agents to resolve exceptions and discrepancies as they arise
  • Liaise directly with branches on shipment planning and coordination
  • Liaise directly with Transport & Warehouse teams on shipment planning and coordination
  • Maintain mandatory milestones and remarks
  • Manage allocated customers against agreed SOP
  • Manage iteration exceptions directly with the GSC
  • Manage the timely movement of shipment documentation to London Customer Services
  • Update GCCS with all required inputs including root cause and solution when assigned
  • Support the measurement of Key Performance Indicators
  • Experience of HMRC procedures essential.
  • Experience in / Knowledge of transport planning
  • Commercial awareness essential.
  • Knowledge of Freight Forwarding industry: imports, exports and related processes desirable
  • Two or more years’ experience within the Life Science Sector in Freight Forwarding Industry desirable.
 Skills  & Experience:
  • Experience within the Freight Forwarding Industry.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Clear and concise communication skills (written and spoken).
  • Ability to follow processes.
  • Ability to support a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Inter-personal skills - Influencing, communication, relationship management, cultural awareness and ability to work across teams.
  • Knowledge of Freight Forwarding industry: Exports, Imports and related processes.

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