Imports Shipping Clerk with Online Trade experience

SUMMARY:
Imports Shipping Clerk with Online Trade experience

POSITION INFO:

My client is looking for a Imports Shipping Clerk with Online Trade experience

MUST be able to Manage & Oversee Goods into the country.

MUST be fully responsible for management of the full process for a shipment from Start to Finish !!

MUST have Online Trade experience with the likes of Amazon / TakeAlot & On Line service etc

• Directly manage imports
• Be able to work out landed cost based on CBM
• Following up on shipments with suppliers.
• Will be part of a team of people who are responsible for the movement of goods from another country, ensuring the transit and delivery is made on time. This means that you will liaise regularly with overseas suppliers and agents.
• Tracking and Tracing shipments with suppliers and agents and arrange the movement of goods and flow of paperwork to  ensure Customs clearances  are obtained quickly and deliveries are made in good time.
• Ensure that the warehouse and System is updated with ship dates and be responsible for arranging and completing all associated paperwork, which documents the nature of the goods being imported from abroad and that they are legal and legitimate.
• Imports are generally subject to import quotas, tariffs, trade agreements and HM Revenue and Customs regulations, so as an Import Clerk your role will involve checking all is in order in this respect.
• The role of Import Clerk involves being able to manage deadlines and sometimes difficult situations, therefore an element of negotiation is required in order to be able to meet timescales.

 Key skills and qualifications of an Import Clerk:

 Previous experience as an Import Clerk is important as is a background in administration may be acceptable.

• Must have strong administrative skills and is very organised.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral is important.
• Knowledge or experience in air, road or ocean movements,
• The ability to raise and complete documentation
• The role would suit someone who is outgoing and friendly, and commercially aware.
• Good numeric skills are required.
• Must be familiar with computer software programs eg Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.

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