P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently seeking a Logistics & Export Control Manager to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full time, permanent basis.
Role Summary:
You’ll provide governance and assurance to the business that all logistics activities are undertaken in full compliance with all associated legislation and regulations and will act as the focal point for HMRC and other government bodies in relation to customs and export activities. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and provide subject matter expertise where required in relation to international logistics, clearance formalities and export control matters.
Main Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility for the logistics, customs and export control functions and practise within the business.
- Performs internal stakeholder management and manage logistics team.
- Ensure all movement of equipment are completed effectively and in compliance within all necessary legislative requirements.
- Ensure all statutory required reporting to relevant authorities is submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure the procedural framework and documentation for the management of material and equipment movements is suitable.
- Ensure business compliance to all HMRC requirements for import, export and licence control ensuring all document is managed and maintained to meet legislative requirements.
- Monitor and react to ongoing developments within the customs and legislative frameworks ensuring that any changes are highlighted and communicated to the business.
- Drive continuous improvement across the business with the adoption and implementation of systems and processes to include auditing.
- To enable the business to achieve customs accreditation or authorisations which provide benefit to the business.
- Track the status of existing export licenses and ensure timely renewals and/or amendments as required.
- Prepare and submit export license applications where needed to Export Control Licensing Unit and other appropriate government authorities.
- Verify that export shipments/transactions are properly classified and documented in accordance with the relevant licensing requirements and applicable export control regulations.
- Drive and participate in industry engagement forums relating to customs formalities.
- Provide advice and guidance in respect to logistics and customs support while undertaking any international projects.
- Manage and measure supplier performance and rate on a continuous basis.
- Ensure compliance with guidance, legislation and regulations to ensure the health and safety of all employees and those engaged in the day-to-day operations of the business.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A full drivers’ license.
- A valid right to work in the UK.
- IATA. IMDG and ADR.
- Completion of ECO Training in export licence application and control.
- Tariff classification competency.
- Detailed understanding of HMRC Rules and Regulations in key areas of customs and working in UKCS.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience
- In depth knowledge and experience of international logistics by all modes of transport.
- Comprehensive understanding of port, vessel and marine activities.
- Experience using SPIRE export licensing system.
- Strong management, organisational and communication skills.
Working Hours and Benefits:
- 37.5 Hours per week.
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days plus 8 UK bank holidays, increasing incrementally in line with length of service.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- Access to private healthcare.
If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.
Alternatively, please email your CV directly to jobs@pspersonnelltd.co.uk.
