Import & Export Logistics Specialist
- Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, UK, England (GBR)
- £14.85 - £16.5 Per Hour
- 26 Weeks
- Start date: 23 May 22
- Ref: 156079
- export
- logistics
- shipping
- operations
- vat
- documentation
- compliance
- customer service
- regulations
- materials
Import & Export Logistics Specialist
Summary
Reporting to the Logistics Compliance Leader, the Import / Export Specialist is responsible for overseeing the import of materials for production onto site and export of our products out to customers.
Essential Responsibilities
• Responsible for the import / export country compliance processes
• Work closely with operations teams to develop processes to assure compliance with all country requirements
• Responsible for implementing processes consistent with local regulations and will be responsible operationally for driving adherence to each process
• Raising of monthly HMRC reports
• Responsible for integrating compliance into the working processes, working closely with portfolio specialists
• Awareness of operational metrics to assure compliance with all import / export procedures
• Prepare / maintain reporting of current status/progress of all import / export activity to operational teams
• Handle all import and export tasks, including import clearance instructions, customs entries and HMRC
• Prepare and verify shipping documentation and arrange and monitor transportation
• Responsible for any other administrative duties and customer service as needed
• Attend and support team daily operating rhythms with departmental concerns and present performance when required.
Qualifications / Requirements
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in an import/export or logistics role would be highly advantageous however if you have administrative experience within a manufacturing environment we would be very interested in hearing from you
• Confident and capable of working to deadlines
• Ability to undertake basic calculations (ie. VAT and duty)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Interested in process simplification
Total Reward
At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell Security Clearance Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role.
Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS Right to Work Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
