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Role Overview
The Import / Export Manager is responsible for coordinating and administering the end-to-end documentation and operational processes required to move goods internationally. The role ensures all import and export activities comply with customs regulations, trade legislation, and company procedures, enabling timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods across borders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement efficient, compliant processes for international movements
- Ensure compliance with local and international customs regulations, trade controls, and HMRC requirements. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of import/export legislation, duties, VAT, and trade agreements
- Facilitate the preparation and processing of import and export documentation, ensuring accurate tariff classification, customs valuation, and application of Incoterms
- Build and maintain customs agent instruction sheets (commodity code, TARIC add-on code, threshold code) and review agent-filed declarations for accuracy
- Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders
- Track shipments and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies, or clearance issues
- Own AVK's CBAM compliance across EU and UK regimes, including tracking tonnage against the EU's 50-tonne annual threshold and preparing for UK CBAM's mandatory reporting from January 2027
- Maintain a forward-looking view of CBAM-scope materials across pipeline projects, flagging exposure at quoting/tender stage rather than after volumes are committed.
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Metrics for Success
- On-time customs clearance and shipment delivery
- Accuracy of documentation and customs declarations
- Compliance with customs and trade regulations
- Reduction in delays, penalties, and additional freight costs
- CBAM tonnage tracked against threshold, with no unplanned crossing
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Candidate Profile
Experience
- An experienced professional with a proven track record in import/export, customs, or international logistics roles
- Strong understanding of import/export documentation and procedures, customs regulations, tariff codes, Incoterms, and trade compliance
- Demonstrated experience managing trade compliance and external logistics partners
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of CBAM (EU), CN code classification, and CDS data
- Degree or professional qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Trade
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Performance Bonus
- 25 days annual leave + bank hols
- Birthday Off
- Pension Plan
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