Logistics & Customs Specialist | Oxford | £45,000pa plus benefits: A Logistics & Customs Specialist is urgently required by a highly successful University of Oxford spin-out who has developed disruptive engineering technology. This company has already raised significant funding which has resulted in rapid growth, product optimisation, with a new site opened locally. Due to this growth and customer demand for their innovative product, they now seek a talented Logistics & Customs Specialist to be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end logistics operations and ensuring compliance with customs regulations for the import and export of valves and related components. This Logistics & Customs Specialist role will play a crucial part in optimising shipping processes, reducing lead times, managing relationships with freight forwarders, and ensuring that all imports and exports comply with international trade laws and regulations. About you:The Logistics & Customs Specialist will need to possess the following experience or skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in logistics, customs compliance, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment (valve or mechanical component industry is a plus).
Strong knowledge of international logistics, customs regulations, and trade compliance, especially in the regions relevant to the company's operations.
Proficiency in logistics and supply chain management software, such as ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and familiarity with customs software and databases.
Certifications such as Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) are a plus.
Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills. Attention to detail, organisation, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Our client offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000pa plus benefits, which includes a company contributory pension, death in service insurance, 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays. If this exciting Logistics & Customs Specialist opportunity is of interest to you, please contact the MARS team by applying to this advert. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

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